Words of the Week
This week, something a little bit different.
Usually, I share others’ words here. Occasionally, I believe, I’ve shared my own.
This week, I’m sharing…a combination?
Two weeks ago, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff offered “Remarks by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the National Vigil for the Hostages at Adas Israel Congregation.”
Yesterday, the Jewish Book Council published my found poem “Words Are All That I Have,” which uses Emhoff’s remarks for its source text. (Wondering what a “found poem” is? Check this explainer.) The poem is part of the JBC’s “Witnessing” series, “which shares pieces from Israeli authors and authors in Israel, as well as the experiences of Jewish writers around the globe in the aftermath of October 7th.”
Thank you for reading it. And if you’re so inclined, I hope that you’ll share it.
beautiful, Erika. I will include this in the collection of October 7 poetry I will use on October 7.
Thank you so much, Pamela. Tell me/us more about what you’re planning poetry-wise for October 7? And if you haven’t seen it yet–check out this brand-new portfolio (https://judithmagazine.substack.com/p/finally-finally-finally-you-are-free).