Gut Shabbos! two words
tossed off almost
unconsciously
Touching and arousing
unused corners
of the soul
melting walls of
individuality
to join G-d’s people
in subtly proclaiming
the creator’s process
This poem originally appeared in the winter 1997 issue of Jewish Action.
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