Poetry Wednesday 09/16/09: Jewish Haikus
Jewish Haikus Five thousand years a wandering people—–then we found the cabanas. Lacking fins or tail The gefilte fish swims with Great difficulty. Beyond Valium, Peace is knowing one’s child Is an internist. On Passover we Opened the door for Elijah Now our cat is gone. After the warm rain The sweet smell of camellias Did you wipe your feet? Today I am a man. Tomorrow I will return To the seventh grade. Testing the warm milk On her wrist, she sighs softly. But her … Continue reading →