EGO

Dont lose moments in the clutches of ego

even though to succumb might seem too tempting to forego

the comatose existence in ego's embrace

kills precious moments without a trace

the joy of being with our loved ones marred by a word

as we never pause to see how absurd

Hashem (G-D) gives us the strength to step back

bringing our perspective back on track

thus with understanding threatening to invade

forgiveness diminishing ego's tirade

we awaken with the pain of moments long dead

But also with the knowledge that joy will now spread

and each moment will not seem lost but a gift instead

UNITY

Unity is the vessel of Hashems (G-D'S) blessing

To turn a blind eye is to keep on guessing

When the road gets bumpy many choose retreat

Unwilling to find a point where all may meet

In blind sight they see victory and not defeat

Paving the way for discord to find its ringside seat

Where it bears witness to the destruction which follows in its wake

My! how self righteous obduracy discounts what is at stake

Yet if blessing and prosperity you desire

And to meaningful growth you aspire

Then let unity be your constant attire

Allowing Mashiach(the Messiah) to finally extricate us from Diaspora's quagmire

A LONE SHIP

A lone ship in a tempestuous Islamic sea

a shining beacon of the divinely free

tossed about on the dictatorial waves of hate

threatening to overwhelm if we do not relent and emulate

yet be they small or Tsunami high

It is not that sea which keeps us afloat

Even though many constantly attempt to sugar coat

For on Hashems (G-D) unending sea of mercy and kindness does Israel sail

And only with unity's blessing shall she prevail

WITNESS

As I bear witness to another day of sun

In the Land from whence no matter how far, no Jew can run

I go about my daily routine and at times even have some fun

Yet the freedom of each step that has withstood all manner of hate

brings much more to my simple gait

the charge of those who might have passed but in each step are always awake

for their sacrifice be they 6 million or one I will never forsake

Cherishing the gift of each moment here will keep selfish discord at bay

Fulfilling thus the Divine promise that this is the Land on which our nation will stay

REJEWVENATION

To many our existence as individuals and as a nation

is an annoying aberration

Legion have been the attempts to bring about our cessation

Any advancement of our interests a reason for further condemnation

Pleasing them is merely a fleeting affectation

Only our connection to Hashem(G-D) has kept us in circulation

When we anoint Hashem King in all areas of our lives as a nation

Our strength will be greatest on our land chosen for us before creation

Paving the way to the fulfilling joy of reJEWvenation

KING DAVID

How you are missed King David of old

You never acted as if our land was sold

No matter our enemies words and actions, on you they had no hold

For you Hashem's(G-D'S) will was a reason to remain bold

No matter if former friends left you out in the cold

King David.. more does your story need to be told

Oh that more of our leaders would fit into your mold

MY LAND ISRAEL

My Land when I look at you I don't see rocks and sand

I know on you I am where I can truly stand

Only on you can we be a nation no matter to where we disband

It is my privilege to know that in revealing your beauty I will always have a hand

Throughout the years three times a day have we held on to every strand

Even though many thought you were nothing more than a far off dreamland

Yet whatever the trial,tribulation or threat of political quicksand

Hope always had an opportunity to grandstand

As Hashem(G-D) always guaranteed that our reunion was planned