You Hold The Key

There's nothing more special

Than cherished memories

To hold onto

And give you comfort

When life is black.

Drift back in time

To your wonderful place

Nothing can take it away

They're there to fall back on

And help you get up

When ever you need

For they're locked in your heart

Only you hold the key

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written 2012

My Choice

If I was given the choice to choose

From everyone whom to be

I think from all the many

Frankly- I’d choose me!

At times I feel my life’s extreme

More intense than the rest

Yet I know this is what G-d wants

For me it’s the very best

When G-d places challenges in my lap

I know it’s a package deal-

Together with each obstacle

Comes the strength to heal

More than anything, I do believe

It’s the hardships that make me strong

More than anything, I know it’s true

G-d follows me along

I’m glad I don’t need to choose

From anyone whom to be

I’m just really thankful

That I am good old me

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written 2003

It’s Okay

It’s alright to think

It’s okay to doubt

It’s normal to question

What life’s all about

It's alright to feel
It’s okay to cry

It’s normal to fear

That someone might die.

It’s alright to wonder

It’s okay to muse 

It’s normal to disagree

When you cannot choose.

It’s alright to run

It’s okay to hide

When it’s hard to believe

That G-d’s on your side.

It’s normal to feel

Anger and pain

But accept G-d’s actions

As a message not in vain.

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written 2006