I’m not surprised
by the recent rise
in antisemitism,
for our nation’s tale
is no smooth sail
since ancient bible times.
Now it won’t abate
so say it straight,
stand and shout
and call it out,
Jewish hate
is what it’s about,
Jewish hate
is what it’s about.
Who woulda known
rocks were thrown,
cursed and spat
hit in our habitat.
That even here
one would hear,
people scream
we should disappear.
So realize
and let’s be wise,
no surprise,
it’s not protest
when threat’s expressed.
And adding ugly to the fire,
murking up the mucky mire,
they stir the pot
make it hot,
blind-eye-guided
lop sided,
news reports.
When Asian hate
rose in our gate,
we didn’t wait
nor tolerate
but made sure to advocate
and demonstrate
against this wrong.
Let’s not play dumb
nor succumb
but overcome
and recognize
not turn blind eyes
or accept it in disguise.
Don’t hesitate
to educate
about the blight
and join the fight
to condemn
this antisem-itism.
So . . . .
you got the gist
we exist
we won’t fade,
don’t throw us shade,
let’s persist
and find a way
to co-exist.
And make the news
how we respect
each other’s views,
otherwise,
we all lose.
In Canada, we got the best,
have been blessed,
let’s not fail
to pass this test,
for how we treat minority,
measures our morality,
and reflects on our humanity.
So stand and shout
and call it out,
Jewish hate
is what it’s about,
Jewish hate
is what it’s about.
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Dear Larry,
How appropriate, timely and offering Peace…
Kudos and grow from strength to strength.
Appreciate, Ivan
Well done!!
Very well said!
Yasher Kochacha!
Larry, I feel your hurt, your angst, and your deep concern for the Jewish people and the still existing, visible antisemitism in your latest poem. The frustration with the current (and historic) state of affairs won’t change until world leaders commit to a comprehensive strategy which will address the all injustices inherent in every nation in our world. And there seems to be no transnational will to come to grips with it. Unfortunately, we are burdened with too many politicians and too few statesmen.