go where I show you
be a blessing, if you can
life is full of tests
look to the heavens
stars shine forever, after
you will too. trust Me.
beloved boy, my child
thank you, Holy One
I feel Your promise
laughter born anew
my second son. oh wife(s),
I can love them both
but God, You promised
like the sands, You said, like sand
slipping through my hands
but not Isaac too...
how could You... no words come...
just be a blessing...
he just walks with me
silent in the morning air
for three aching days
until: father, fire
and devouring knife are there
but where is the sheep
the knife in his hand
raised above his beating heart
never came to rest
- VaYera 2022, Rabbi Menachem Creditor
