So many changes
So much stays the same
Special prayers, tears hearing Kol Nidre
Sow in tears, reap with. . .joy
Alone, comfortable on the couch, barefoot
More together than ever
One people
Sanctuary on the screen
Sanctuary of my home
Sanctuary in my soul
Surrounded by magnificent music
Enveloped by spirit
Gently wrapped like the Torah
On her joy ride to visit us
Vicissitudes of life
Always in motion
As we still our voices
Quiet the mind
Well supported on the narrow bridge
Invited to return again
Reflect on our imperfectly perfect
Perfectly imperfect humanness
For the best High Holy Days
I am blessed with and grateful for
The magic and majesty of Beth Israel
L’chaim,
Renée Barnow
September 28, 2020
Comments(5)
Iloo gruder says
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 4:36 pmBeautifully written. Blessings to you
Iloo gruder says
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 4:37 pmBeautifully written. Blessings to you
💕💕
Love Iloo and Bobby
Maxine Endy says
Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 4:02 amThis poem says it all. Thank you Renee and Beth Israel for a wonderful start to 5781. Maxine Endy
Lisa Guterman says
Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 3:09 pmSo true and so beautifully written.
Barbara Fryer says
Friday, October 9, 2020 at 7:45 pmDear Renee my friend. Thank you for your lovely poem. It spoke to my heart & expressed perfectly our experience & feelings about the blessings of being part of the Beth Israel family. I miss seeing you & sharing our occasional women’s Shabbat dinners. Your friendship is a blessing.