We sit beside our friends of grief And know not where they came What was once clear and understood Now hides behind this game Of fear, distrust, clouded minds And words that can’t be said As we race around the things we know Are locked inside our heads We struggle to release the sounds Binding … Continue reading Bleed
My Mother(in-law)’s Eyes
I was in the shower this morning, and instead of focusing on my personal hygiene, I was staring in utter disgust at the soap scum building up in the cracks between the tiles. As I was folding laundry, I discovered new hot-spots for spiders, dust mites and unidentified crunchy objects. Then my tiny everything room starting … Continue reading My Mother(in-law)’s Eyes
On Coming Out…
Well, after much thought, anguished decision-making and painful realizations, we finally decided to do it. We decided to say no to Chareidi. Whew. It’s out there now. I will be digging my comfortable jean skirts out from under all the black and my husband will, once again, don his blue shirts. Sounds funny to be … Continue reading On Coming Out…
The Other Side of the Story
To all those suffering: I mean you no harm. I understand what it’s like to be hurt. I understand what it’s like to be angry. I understand what it’s like to be abused. But, to all of those who have abused another, who will never find peace within themselves: it is for you that I … Continue reading The Other Side of the Story
Forever, My Yerushalayim
You have been written about, sung about, and prayed about. You have been featured in the greatest poems by the greatest poets. Every aspect of your being has been explored. Yet, when I approach you each day, I cannot describe you at all. Each and every day I am assaulted by the vision of you, … Continue reading Forever, My Yerushalayim
Colloquially Speaking 