Type: Poem

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A double rainbow appears in a cloudy sky above utility poles and buildings.
“If you look at the Constitution and the government and yawn…”
Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, surrounded by water, with a clear blue sky in the background.
“Dear God of Open-All-Night, / if I may be so familiar…”
Dimly lit narrow street at night with cobblestone path, old buildings, and a glowing streetlamp.
“We sing Your praises / In shimmering letters…”
Gray stones with Hebrew words written in black, piled together closely in a group.
A person poem told from Vashti’s perspective
Stone statue of a crowned woman with braided hair against a blue sky and tree branches.
“Find the threads of connection and tie them to the edges of your self – call them tzitzit.” 
Hands in a purple-patterned fabric holding knotted white cords, showcasing intricate details.
“And every year we lift our voice To celebrate, to laugh, and to rejoice!”
Two people examine a large megillah scroll with colorful illustrations and Hebrew text, pointing at different sections.
“Charlotte’s story is not a tragedy / Neither is mine…”
A daisy with rainbow-colored petals arranged in a gradient pattern, centered on a blurred green background.
“We are Moses on the mountain begging to behold a Presence…”
Blue sky with scattered clouds above tall, rugged sandstone canyon walls in a desert landscape.
“Then how Aaron cradles the blossom for you…”
Close-up of a white strawberry blossom with a yellow center next to a green bud, set against a blurred background.

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