Recalling my pilgrimage to Israel
in 2006...
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Israel Pilgrimage—2006
Israir Terminal JFK, October 2006
I wait to board—
full of anticipation
carry-on at my knee
guide-book in hand
heart already
in the land to which
we’re bound
pilgrim feet, still
hours away from stepping, at last
into the Land of the Book
Announcements emanate
from the sound system
in Hebrew
probably
arrivals, departures
boarding information
do not leave bags
unattended
perhaps
Aaron David Horowitz
there is a call for you
at the ticket counter
or maybe
Flight #743
is delayed
due to inclement weather
I do not know
the language
All my pilgrim ears hear
is something ancient
and deep
baruchas—
the holy sound
of prayer
Maude Carolan Pych
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