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This Virus Won’t Keep Me From My Own Bed
( after Yahuda Amichai )
I know it seems humanity is lost,
But times are no more worse than holocausts.
No matter how the news fills us with dread,
This virus won’t keep me from my own bed.
Though I am isolated, hear me now;
The people of this world remember how
Pandemics, famine, wars are ever spread.
This virus won’t keep me from my own bed.
Could Samson kill Corona for his God?
Does fear make us call Death a hoax, a fraud?
Are questions ever solved when blood is shed?
This virus won’t keep me from my own bed.
The men who burn with fever lay the blame,
Their children and their children play a game.
Lay down a sword when words of peace are said;
This virus won’t keep me from my own bed.
I know it seems humanity is lost,
But times are no more worse than holocausts.
No matter how the news fills us with dread,
This virus won’t keep me from my own bed.
Though I am isolated, hear me now;
The people of this world remember how
Pandemics, famine, wars are ever spread.
This virus won’t keep me from my own bed.
Could Samson kill Corona for his God?
Does fear make us call Death a hoax, a fraud?
Are questions ever solved when blood is shed?
This virus won’t keep me from my own bed.
The men who burn with fever lay the blame,
Their children and their children play a game.
Lay down a sword when words of peace are said;
This virus won’t keep me from my own bed.
Published 23rd Mar 2020
Author's Note
Inspired by Yahuda Amichai’s “I Want To Die In My Own Bed”:
https://m.poemhunter.com/poem/i-want-to-die-in-my-own-bed/
words of 132 total
For the Classic Corner’s tribute: “Gods Change, Prayers Stay the Same”.
https://m.poemhunter.com/poem/i-want-to-die-in-my-own-bed/
words of 132 total
For the Classic Corner’s tribute: “Gods Change, Prayers Stay the Same”.
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24th Mar 2020 00:07am
May the white dove sail. May a soft breeze hail. May the choir of heaven sing. May a bell of peace ring. When all is finished and said. Nothing will keep me from my bed.
Great write Jade.
hugs,
buddhakitty.
Great write Jade.
hugs,
buddhakitty.
24th Mar 2020 00:45am
Ohhh how lovely your poetic response, dearest Kitty, with grateful thanks to have you visit.🙏🏻
Be ever safe,
Tiger hugs🐾
Be ever safe,
Tiger hugs🐾
28th Mar 2020 3:06am
This is a modern, current reflection on Amachais poem, very felt in these current times, home is the only comfort from what 'ails' us and it is the only cure, insightful write..
28th Mar 2020 2:33pm
Thank you for this, sister PR, dear Poetess.
And yes, exactly; it became my intention instantly to write the piece in modern times. How could I not. And for me, by the time I put pen to the 3rd quatrain, my emotions had become very real.
I really appreciate your visit, read & words.🙏🏻
🐾
And yes, exactly; it became my intention instantly to write the piece in modern times. How could I not. And for me, by the time I put pen to the 3rd quatrain, my emotions had become very real.
I really appreciate your visit, read & words.🙏🏻
🐾
30th Mar 2020 10:09pm
This is one of those poems when we'll look back and remember our strength and resilience for having survived. It's beautiful Ms. Jade.
Good luck in the comp.
Good luck in the comp.
30th Mar 2020 11:23pm
Thank you, dear Wally... it’s a humbling experience, but an honor to hand off to readers through Amichai’s work.
And also good luck to you.
RL appreciation.
And also good luck to you.
RL appreciation.
6th Apr 2020 12:12pm
Last few days, I felt how resilient human mind can be. We keep finding even the slightest hint of hope & happiness in times like this. May everyone stay safe & happy. A very powerful write indeed, dear Jade.
6th Apr 2020 1:28pm
I gratefully thank you, my friend, for your insightful observations that this pandemic to humankind has realized🙏🏻
I appreciate how my piece has you feeling. Please be safe as you make your way through these unique times..,
Jade🙏🏻
I appreciate how my piece has you feeling. Please be safe as you make your way through these unique times..,
Jade🙏🏻
