THE BURDENS WE BEAR

Many talk of the burdens they bear

They beseech the Heavens with cries of"Its not fair"

To find a day without a complaint is indeed rare

Such are the troubles of some that for others they have no second to spare

And for them the light at the end of the tunnel is but a far off glare

Some make a choice and give themselves a dare

Not to give in but to focus on that about which they positively care

To rejuvenate their step in the face of troubles fanfare

To find the the thread no matter the tear

They allow themselves to share with G-D the burden they bear

So then the light is not at the end of the tunnel but wherever they declare

IF I WERE ISRAEL

If I were Israel I would feel immense power

If I were Israel I would treasure every hour 

If I were Israel before all enemies I would not cower

If I were Israel I would cherish its beauty even down to the smallest flower

If I were Israel its fruits for me always sweet never sour

If I were Israel I would stand firm through any storm flood or mere shower

If I were Israel above all obstacles I would tower

If I were Israel I would be joyous and never dour

Yet Israel I am Land People and Torah no further need I scour

Israel only with Hashem true eternal Power

SHABBAT

SHABBAT

A majestic dimension where there is no weekday mask

A time where we reignite our eternal task

Unhindered by the facades of the rat race

Getting in tune with our Divine pace

We bask in the warmth of G-Ds hallowed light

Releasing our infinite potential harnessing G-D's glorious might

Recharging our souls while maintaining our miracle sight

Shabbat our smidgen of Heaven on earth

Our reality check full of holiness of which there is no dearth

I think about Israel

I think about Israel and all the debate

I think about those who question Israel the state

I think about those who feel they decide Israel's fate

My decision is that no one will make me irate

For every day I walk this land I remain victorious

Fulfilling prophecies ,what could be more glorious?

For every day I walk this land I validate our past

On the wings of a promise Divine I know we will always last

G-D is found

 

 

G-D is found where ever you let "HIM" in

Never abandoning you even when choices lead to sin

Loving you even when you do not love yourself

Giving you always the chance to rise

though you do not truly appreciate your size

... and your greatness you cannot begin to surmise 

Yet to utilize the sight that comes with G-D's light

Is your eternal way to appreciate the day even during the night

ETERNALLY FREE

HOW POWERFUL YOU CAN BE

WHEN YOU LEARN TO FEEL FREE

NO MATTER WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO SEE

FREEDOM COMES TO THOSE

WHO DESPITE THE THORNS WANT TO SMELL THE ROSES

FREEDOM FINDS THOSE WHO ARE NOT FICKLE

WHOSE VALUES ARE NOT INFLUENCED BY THE DIME OR NICKEL

FREEDOM EMBRACES THOSE WHOM SOCIETY DOES NOT MOLD

AND IN THE FACE OF TEMPTATION ARE STEADFAST AND BOLD

FREEDOM IS INSISTING ON THE GODLY  ME

MY PATH TO BEING ETERNALLY FREE

TAKE A MOMENT BEFORE THE LAUNCH

WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH OUT OF TURN

ANGER BANISHES THE CHOICE TO DISCERN

THE WORDS LAUNCHED AS TRAJECTORIES WITHOUT CONCERN

FOR EGO DICTATES ANGER ME AND YOU SHALL LEARN

. WITH THE TRAJECTORY LANDED RELATIONSHIPS BURN

OH HOW WE THEN WISH WE WERE TACITURN

SO BEFORE A WORD TAKE A MOMENT AND ADJOURN

AND SAVE YOURSELF A MOST PAINFUL SOJOURN