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7 Haiku For Chayei Sarah – Spoiler Alert: Lots of Main Characters Die

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November 25, 2016

I
Sarah’s Life begins
with her death. Abraham does
not flinch at the cost.

II
Sarah under ground.
Now it’s time to find Isaac
a nice Jewish girl.

III
Rebecca waters
the camels. This, the first sign
she was a keeper.

IV
All parties agree
this match was made in Heaven.
Laban spends the night.

V
Isaac marries and
loves Rebecca. The loss of
his mother consoled.

VI
Abraham gets hitched
again. Many more kids, the
very first Jew dies.

VII
Never forget the
sent away son. Another
nation’s father dies.

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