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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Sharm-el Sheikh, Israel. I remember running from the sheltered tent into your warm crystal clear waters. The sands were blazing hot and there was no escape from the heat of the moment. Even the sandals on my feet did not keep me from feeling the intensity of you, Sharm-el-Sheikh. Watching world news burns these soles and this soul again, singhing the very heart of me. Bowing my head in sorrow, scorched by our never-ending (in)humanity. ***Remembering my Israeli friends tonight, and wishing all a Happy New Year. This write is dedicated to the memory of a friend: Abba Kovner, Kibbutz Ein Hahoresh. "Poetry," he said, "is a request for pardon for what we do in our lives, and for what was done to us." |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Beautiful write, my friend and an awesome dedication... j. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Jimmy. He was a very special man. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) ‘memory snippet’ imagery and an effective commentary on the negative redundancy of human nature … some of us might disagree however with the ending quote and argue instead ... that "Poetry" should be about the expression and pursuit of infinite, timeless, universal "truth and beauty"... and/or the eternal 'human condition' of the "everyman" relative to said ... rather than anything 'self-referential' ('self-focused') ... whether it be some personal 'request for pardon' or not! applause for this 'penning' !! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I could feel the searing sun on my skin - you took me to a place that I would love to know more about. Thank you - and that's a beautiful dedication. xoxoox Alison |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
A wonderful dedication and I wish a Happier New Year to those friends of mine also. M |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks for stopping by to say Happy New Year to all our Jewish friends, here and abroad. |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
..sometimes footprints leave lifetime impressions on the heart and this poem indicates some treasured footsteps. Beautiful write, Kacy.  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
A beautiful poem vibrant with life from a wonderful, compassionate soul. I love it and your friend's quote, Kacy. Owl |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
camena est nunquam verus vita |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I should read every word you write, as to temper my rants and rages. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
A real gem this one Kacy, you wrote it so well. Take care, love and a big hug. Lindsay |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Kacy... this is such a beautiful poem and tribute to your dear friend.. Bisous de Paris RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big huggies) Oh Kacy, I believe this is not only a triumphant tribute to your dear friend, but to every believer in the world for a Middle East in the not-so-distant future replete with peace, acceptance and comfort! (sigh) I pray for this ever so often and ardently, and I know millions upon millions worldwide share this vision your friend had and will always have! Bless you, my friend, I could feel that intense sun on my shoulders reading this! XOXO, Lisping Hibiscus "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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