There are places that feel like the center of the universe.
\nWe had our time in Jerusalem, 2009.
\nSuddenly everything slowed down a there was nowhere else to think to be.<\/p>\n
First week in the old city I couldn’t stand the light,
\nEvery brick acting as a mirror throwing fists kept me inside.
\nI needed some distraction or the all consuming fire of location would burn me whole.
\nJust moments away from the nexus of prayer, Al Aqsa Mosque and Kotel Ha’Ma’aravi.
\nThe holy sites for book bound souls and I was afraid to see.<\/p>\n
Slowly I climbed the steps, checked rooftops and found the passageways. Old city snakes it’s way into hearts, inspires war, “drain the blood but do not stain the street.”
\nI saw the very map of separation and felt safe on the wrong side of segregation.<\/p>\n
Some time later, upon my rooftop in lotus position,
\nKrisha in my sky, and the god of Ezekiel.
\nThe muezzin summon all the faithful.
\nI feel the pull of worship,
\nConfused in my belief but trying to unfold every meaning.<\/p>\n
With the burden of another day,
\nBefore the sun’s full scorch,
\nPeaceful people make the walk,
\nTo shule or mosque or church.
\nClouds can also hear the call,
\nAords shake the heavens high,
\nAnd in my seat I feel the worship,
\nOf raindrops from the sky.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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