Stardust

Michael Peach

Blessed be those who, during their brief phase
Of consciousness, understand that all they comprise
Is the creation and property of God.

Jerusalem
23 January 1996

When first we moved to Ramat Gan, To help Tamar

Though wholeness is indeed my priority And the sensing function

My body now, alas, is paying the price, Together with

Due not least to constant U.S. vetoes Of U.N. resolutions

The streets near the park In Ramat Gan, Traffic-clogged and

Israel’s soul is all but lost. For the most vocal