Golem

clay from River Vltava, formed by mystic hands
protector from racist attacks, faithful servant,
“truth” carved upon your chest
still awaits the bidding in Prague,
the synagogue were entire families
where rounded up for transport to slaughter.

Adam was a golem, til imbued with a soul.
will we need you once again?
or have we learned lessons of equality,
equanimity and justice?