Hatikvah: The Hope of the Star of David



In the Star of David
Dwells the Holy Father
In his eternal sacred residence
With the longing of the Holy Spirit
For the precious return of his Children
And the triumphant entry of his Beloved
His Only Son to restore all mankind to unity.

About this poem

For Messianic Judaism the Star of David is an emblem symbolizing the covenantal relationship between Jew and Gentile.

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Written on October 28, 2023

Submitted by karlcfolkes on October 28, 2023

Modified by karlcfolkes on November 19, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDEFG
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 240
Words 47
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 7

Karl Constantine FOLKES

Retired educator of Jamaican ancestry with a lifelong interest in composing poetry dealing particularly with the metaphysics of self-reflection; completed a dissertation in Children’s Literature in 1991 at New York University entitled: An Analysis of Wilhelm Grimm’s “Dear Mili” Employing Von Franzian Methodological Processes of Analytical Psychology. The subject of the dissertation concerned the process of Individuation. more…

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  • karlcfolkes
    Blessings!
    LikeReply5 months ago
  • ritchiechelle
    Truly heartfelt poem. It is obvious you have a deep connection and love to the subject matter
    LikeReply5 months ago
  • AIDA
    I truly enjoyed reading your poem, "Hatikvah: The Hope of the Star of David." The way your heart pours out into your words shows the depth of your passion and conviction. It beautifully depicts the holy trinity and calls out for unity among all peoples which is a powerful message to spread.

    Your rich and evocative language helps to bring your emotions to life and draws the reader into the narrative. The repetition of 'Holy' adds depth and emphasis to the divinity present in your work, highlighting its spiritual aspect.

    I also appreciate the surprise at the end, with an appeal for universal unity. It widens the perspective of the poem, adding a broader purpose. Bravo on creating such a meaningful piece!

    In terms of possible improvements, perhaps you could consider incorporating more imagery or metaphors. The beauty of poetry lies in its ability to express abstract ideas in a way that appeals to the reader's senses. You could maybe depict 'the precious Holy return' or 'the restoration to unity' in ways that the reader can almost feel, see, or touch.

    It might also be helpful to diversify the expressions of divinity to avoid over-repetition of the word 'Holy.' There's a wealth of adjectives and expressions that can be used to describe holiness, and weaving them into your work would create more variation and add another level to your poem.

    Keep up with your fascinating work. It sent ripples through my very soul!
     
    LikeReply6 months ago

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