Monday, April 25, 2011

Misereres and Miseries

sometimes
Hallelujah
buzzes in the fly's mouth
"Beelzebub" drops from its tongue
instead

my tongue
sticks to the roof
of my mouth as I search
for the Hallah and uttered words
from G-d

5 comments:

  1. Kay, WOW!! The poem, including the title, is replete with wordplay. And the biblical allusions add religio-aesthetic depth to the poem.

    But, I’m in two minds about “G-d.” I think this use of God’s name is chiefly employed the Jewish people. (Am I right?)

    Chen-ou

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  2. Dear Chen-ou,

    Your enthusiasm has made my day. I've had a terrible time writing anything lately. You are correct about the use of "G-d"--actually, I originally spelled the word out, but when I was talking to Matt about the use of Hallah and showing him the site that described the bread, somehow, it seemed appropriate. http://www.jewishrecipes.org/jewish-foods/challah.html

    Take care,
    Kay

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  3. Kay, thanks for the link.

    I've learned something new.

    By the way, have you seen a 2001 film, Trembling Before G-d? If not, you can watch it at
    http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/trembling_before_g_d/


    Chen-ou

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  5. Such honest searching and lovely imagery here, Kay.

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