DISPLAY

are people what they say

or is that all merely for display

do we go by whats on the surface come what may

some would say that the display is the only way

yet without content there would be nothing left but disarray

with understanding and care leading our expedition

let us discover and listen for the notes behind the rendition

and though the mouth be the quill of the heart

if we reach a persons heart today

you may find much more than a display

Divine Song

Stay strong

Even when the day is long

be open to see the Divine song

in all you see , all who come along

then banished is the need to prolong

and wallow, in all that is wrong

Beyond my heart

Israel your borders reach beyond my heart

I know that no matter where I am we are never apart

without you my day would not start

for the tapestry that connects us is a Divine art

unbreakable by man strengthened by the heart

I journey along your pathways and know that from our union light I will never depart

Only when engulfed in your warm embrace

Is clarity unhindered all seeing that Israel is my place

THE FOLLY OF THE NIGHT

Any peddler of folly can see the negative and identify the blight


their wares do not bring joy but heighten the plight 


A lamenting roller coaster from which no dispirit can alight


Yet to them I leave the winter of the night


those that see but have no sight

Oh! bearers of lanterns come even with light ever so slight

together harmoniously you banish the night

revealing the treasure that shines divinely bright

Those who despite the darkness focus on the positive will eventually bring the light

Israel our land ,people ,heritage and might

ISRAEL INDEPENDENT 64

Israel once thought an impossible dream and now we want more

many are obsessed with the need to find flaw

pursuing their passion to make Israel outlaw

try as they may it is a most difficult chore

As Israel transcends statistic and natural law

Swamps become green pastures and trees with fruit galore

Armies of many fall as if few

against Israels eternal power to renew

Patience paves the way to Israels redemption

As a journeys destination is not reached at its inception

The miracle that is Israel few can deny

No matter if darkness may be nigh

Israel is always within the Divine eye

Seeing Israels beauty is a choice revealed as a privilege

Made so much easier when we embrace our heritage

PASSING GIANT

Don't be afraid of any passing giant


Don't be hesitant to be more than defiant


For theirs is a size that brings no shelter


But exposes them to the destruction of helter skelter


the strength of their oppression


makes but a fleeting impression


As history is their existence


 eternity Israels  persistence


and Hashem(G-D'S)constant blessing Israel's fortuitous resilience

DISPERSED

Though you are dispersed never forget


that you are Israel even if you have not met


Though you are dispersed never forget


A lapse in memory has brought painful regret


when fickle friend enemies lured us into their net


 Torturous reminders arousing us from slumber


Letting us choose to be proudly Israel or go under


Even though you are dispersed dont hide from inevitable Israel


It is who you are whether you succeed or fail


Knowing you are Israel ,Jerusalem your only direction


So that no matter the distance you will never lose perception