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Deep in Prayer

O'er Jerusalem's hills the sun sinks lower, lower 'til 'tis but a memory Horizons dim 'til the promise of today is extinguished by darkness' sway Stars appear: twinkle, glisten forming constellations Israel deep in prayer alone among the nations Freitig nacht gekummen Yiddish for 'Friday night has come' wrapped in mystery A people of haunting emotions preserving its history

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Regina Elliott

Date: 4/6/2025 7:36:00 AM

p.s - and a FAV too! :)))))

Regina Elliott

Date: 4/6/2025 6:52:00 AM

Am Yisrael Chai! So many of us in prayer for our Israel daily. My church is taking a few members along with the pastor to Israel next year. How I so wish I could go. But I'm too physically infirm. I'm going to give one of the church members my poem, "The Persecuted," to place at the Western Wailing Wall, that's my plan anyway. Shalom u'vrakha :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/5/2025 9:40:00 PM

hi gersh...did you send me a soupie didn't get any... huggs

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/5/2025 12:02:00 PM

soulful lines make this gem a true beauty, indeed, gershon...i like, like!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/5/2025 8:51:00 PM

And I like, like, like the comment, Nette. TYSM, Gershon

John Read

Date: 4/5/2025 9:48:00 AM

Hopefully one day Israel will find peace.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/5/2025 9:14:00 PM

Lasting peace sure would be nice. No end in sight currently. Thanks, gw

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/5/2025 6:01:00 AM

Gershon, this one is absolutely beautiful! Indeed, a deep and rich sentiment! I hope you've been well, Happy Saturday!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/5/2025 9:21:00 PM

Mike Gentile... Hmmm. I think I remember you from the 'olden days.' lol. Thanks for your kind words, and please don't be a stranger. ~ Gershon

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 4/4/2025 7:34:00 PM

Well said Gershon. A long and ancient history to preserve.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/5/2025 9:25:00 PM

Right on. One of the longest and ancient-est histories at that.

Reya Suri

Date: 4/4/2025 7:08:00 PM

How creative!! I love the formatting and rhyme scheme for this one. The piece is touching and deep :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/5/2025 9:25:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Reya. Hope the weekend is going well for you. ~ Gershon

Michael Tor

Date: 4/4/2025 6:30:00 PM

Heartfelt write Gershon touched my heart when I read it. A favorite my friend...

Michael Tor
Date: 4/5/2025 11:05:00 PM

The project will begin soon, I am doing the drawings, and making up a materials list then I have to coordinate the deliveries. I can't wait till it is all over. lol.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/5/2025 9:29:00 PM

Thank you for the fave, Michael, as always. Really appreciated... Hope your project is going well. ~ Gershon