Growing up at war with Israel
I’d never met a Jewish woman, child or man.
Until a few years ago when I was fortunate
To make the acquaintance of Sheila and Dan.
Fine examples of the human species
The Kurtzers have taught me a lesson in humanity.
I have shared a lot with Sheila.
She can give courses on wisdom and humility.
With Dan I had many a heated discussion
On the unfortunate history of Middle Eastern strife.
We always parted as friends thanks to his broadmindedness
And the tender mediation of his wife.
On poem hunter I met Mark Fry
A sensitive poet of distinction.
And today I have learnt that religion
Should not be an excuse for pain infliction.
In the name of God, Allah, Mohamed, Jesus and Moses:
Spare us the injuries of verbal bullets
And keep this site for poetic roses.
I read back
And my words sound somewhat naive.
But they reflect heartfelt sentiment
And stand for what I believe.
Ghada Shahbender
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-jews/
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