And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years, and Terah died in Haran. ~ Genesis 11:32
I would make the best of
two hundred and five years.
I would use my knowledge
of a century ago to make them
avoid the wars of tomorrow.
I wouldn’t let old buildings look old.
I’d put a penny in the bank and
avoid all my mother’s troubles
ten generations later. I’d tell them
about solar power. I’d have
been a vegetarian before
vegetables were invented.
Look how fit I am! That’s
two centuries of diet and exercise!
I’d avoid the mistakes of Terah.
My shop would sell olives, not idols.
My boy Abram would be so proud.
Learn from me, readers,
the lessons of two centuries
and five years.
We’ll make all the difference.
Rick Lupert, a poet, songleader and graphic designer, is the author of 30 books including “Begin the Beget” and “God Wrestler: A Poem for Every Torah Portion.” Visit him at www.JewishPoetry.net
