Sunday, April 22, 2007

Counting the Omer Day 19 - 2 weeks, 5 days

Today is Hod she b'Tiferet - a day of humility in a week of compassion.


Walking the streets of my neighborhood
I feel the flow of the land beneath my feet
even through the concrete.
I imagine the bare green hills
before the houses were built.

Yesterday a soft drizzle;
today a crisp wind in my face.
These elements feel unsullied.

On this Earth Day
I take these as humble reminders
of my place in this world.
We need to remember
to treat all that lives around us
with compassion and respect.

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