Genesis Haikus 5785

September 27, 2024Helene Kohn

B'reshit

Primal foundations
Of God and humanity
Encapsulated

Noach

Watershed moment
To eradicate evil
Is My covenant

Lech L'cha

I am going now, 
Fearful, hopeful God calls me 
Will you come along?

Vayeira

Messengers of doom
Messengers of promises
Messengers of hope

Chayei Sarah

Sacred partnerships
Woven of common purpose
And destined lovers

Tol'dot

Rebekah's instinct
Hatches a savory plot
Compliant Jacob

Vayeitzei

They walk among us
Do you believe in angels?
Awaken with AWE

Vayishlach

I see God's image
Embedded in my brother
Forgiveness prevails

Vayeishev

Conniving sultress
Exerted her influence
But God was with Joe

Hanukkah

It's merely a spark
That dispels away darkness
Bring your radiance

Mikeitz

Cloaked in power play
Remorseful, famine-stained souls
Bonds of brotherhood

Vayigash

Judah's humble pleas
Jacob's family restored
Joseph's strategy

Vayechi

A dozen futures
At the beginning's ending
Holding promises

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