Exodus Haikus

December 21, 2022Helene Kohn

Sh'mot

How shall God be known
Force Flame Wrathful Redeemer
One Who Remembers

Va'eira

Life unraveling
Plagues strengthen Egypt hardens
Remorseless Pharoah

Bo

As darkness descends
dispirited Jews await
an unleavened flight

B'shalach

Hurling swirling sea
fomenting redeeming flight
myth and miracle

B'shalach - The Other Side

Terrifying paths
beyond uncharted waters
manna miracles

Yitro

This holy nation
stands shuddering at Sinai
birthing the Big Ten

Mishpatim

Metered eye for eye
mete retribution squarely
meet Me mountain top

Terumah

Amidst heartfelt gifts
dazzling hammered ornaments
God's presence will dwell

Tetzaveh

Splend'rous priestly garb
consecrate illuminate
with eternal flame

Ki Tisa - Take a census

Golden calf extolled
infuriated The Scribe
a bad idea

Ki Tisa - A Second Chance

In God's shadowing
Moses breaks, repairs, and heals
Divine compassion

Purim

Archetype hero
speaking her truth to power
the whole Megillah

Vayakhel

Bezalel's wise heart
uplifts every element
lovingly crafted

Pekude Be Strengthened

Accompany Me
from redemption to nation
beyond Exodus

 

 

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