Jewish Lights

Teachings of Rav Kook, Hasidic Stories and Lessons, Poetry, Occasional Music, &c.

Monday, December 6, 2010

a stray bird flew

above the scrubby hill

the air twisted like an olive press

The howler monkeys seemed on the verge of speech

Yaacov David Shulman: Dear Reader, I am delighted to share with you my translations of wonderful Jewish teachings, as well as the occasional original poem or musical selection. You can find out more about me at my professional website, shulmanwriter.com.

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