Upon Ending my #InaugurationFast
© Rabbi Menachem Creditor 
Eyes wide open, spirit renewed
I gaze at a sky, somehow
just as blue as yesterday.
Before I end this elective fast
I gaze at Heaven, somehow
assured that there is yet hope. 
As I bring this water to my lips
I pray for strength, somehow 
knowing the strength is waiting
in eyes and arms and hearts
spread across this wounded home. 
I close my eyes, 
measure my breath, 
offer gratitude, 
and accept the task ahead. 
May Love be our portion, O Lord.
Amen.