Type: Poem

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“The world owed them better. / The world owed them more.”
A single red poppy growing beside a railway track, surrounded by small rocks and green foliage.
“We are here, / in the Garden, / knocking on Your gates.”
A stack of rocks on a desert landscape with distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
“When I pray for peace, help me stay raw…”
A dirt path lined with olive trees and stone walls leads through a scenic landscape under a clear blue sky.
“May memory of you, like a guiding star / Lead us to truth, near and far…”
Spiral stained glass ceiling with colorful geometric patterns, viewed from directly below, forming a glowing center.
“I’m salting the sky with haskiveinu, seeking wings of protection…”
Watercolor of a large flock of birds forming patterns in a sunset sky over a landscape with trees and fields.
“Blessed are You, Adonai, / Creator of all that illuminates.”
A small bird with dark plumage perches on a thin, bare branch against a blurred green and blue background.
“The twin flames flicker, one to remember and one to keep…”
Orange and pink sunset over distant mountain silhouette with a misty foreground of trees.
“The voice of God, a timeless song…”
Rocky mountain with rugged terrain under a clear blue sky.
“Why am I not able to take this world of pain away from her?”
A person lying in bed with an IV in their arm, covered by a patterned blanket, next to a leafy green plant.
“If you believe my enemy is weapons and war… Let me tell you, my friend, it is silent.”
Person with afro hairstyle holding a sign at a crowded outdoor event, surrounded by others.

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