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Hanging Out for Rosh Hashannah
Hanging my laundry
In the weak end-winter sun-
Bear-feet on gritty stone.
Blessing fresh damp clothes
And sturdy pegs
Holding sure in the soft breeze.
Pleased much has washed away
And not too fussed
About deep set stains.
Seasons slip by faster now
And days disappear like lost socks.
I’ve little that needs ironing
And great appreciation for wrinkles
As signs of life lived.
Tomorrow will bring new loads-
But for now
I leave what I have
To sun and air
Confident of their gentle gifts.
Rabbi Sheryl Nosan-Lantzke
Elul 5775