Burning House - Poem
As the shadow of Tisha B'av looms over us once again, we only wish that the Beis Hamikdash will come before it, so as to turn this dark, somber day, into one of gladness and soulful celebration. We've waited so long, yet we still wait, for it seems, Mashiach is just not here yet. I wrote this poem for Tisha B'av, just a few weeks back. Titled "Burning House", I wanted to try and paint the image of our ancestors walking, downtrodden and defeated into exile, realizing their mistakes and wishing they had made a return to righteousness sooner. Alongside that, I wanted to infuse the poem with splashes and bursts of hope, to remind us that the Redemption is coming, and that we must keep doing our best to bring it as soon as possible. It is with a hopeful heart that I bless you all with a relaxing week ahead, and a relaxing and meaningful fast. Your friend, Yitzy Schweitzer Burning House - Poem As we witnessed our home being set aflame, We realized all too late that the...