Type: Poem

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“The sun settles, and the dark sky fills with so many stars…”
Starry night sky with the Milky Way and silhouettes of trees along the bottom edge.
“Then, plant your feet firmly on the earth, / anchor your soul in peace.”
A dirt path lined with trees and green grass on both sides, stretching into the distance.
“May we discover shattered shards scattered amidst pebbles / floating on seaweed / pressed up against mountain cliffs…”
Jagged mountain peaks covered in greenery under a hazy, pastel-colored sky at sunset or sunrise.
“If we open onto teshuvah / We might push through the gate of compassion…”
Stone archway with cobblestone path, leading to a garden and another arched window beyond.
“Does she have unfinished business? Someone she needs to forgive her? Someone she needs to forgive?”
Close-up of an elderly persons wrinkled hands resting on top of a wooden cane, with soft lighting.
“And let there be peace upon all  who carry wounds from their fathers…”
Tree shadows cast on a sunlit stone wall, with warm golden tones in the evening light.
“Did you know nesher might have meant vulture? people say that…”
A large bird of prey with outstretched wings soars above a dark, blurred forest background.
“What are my hollow prayers, compared to this, / this whirling, twirling, joyous atonement alive?”
Ballet dancer sitting on cobblestones, adjusting pointe shoes, shown in black and white.
“Sing and dance in exaltation, / gift of wisdom; truths conferred.”
A Torah scroll with Hebrew text and a silver yad pointer resting on the parchment.

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