Sitting in shul
doling out toys
and snacks
and hugs
siddur in hand
child up and down
first in the stroller, then a chair
then on my lap
soon its time to stand
when the shofar sounds
hands wrapped around
a little boy so sweet
siddur out of reach
Eyes closed tight
the shofar blasts envelope me
they shake me to my core
and i offer up a silent prayer
Please Hashem no more pain this year
no more suffering and anguished cries
leave no one empty, broken, or bereft
no health scares or violence or theft
leave me no questions
no confusion or doubts
only answers and certainty
that you alone have sovereignty
help me always be aware
that You are always here
that You'll always be a listening ear
every time I shed a tear.
grant me my dreams, make them good for me
Give me clarity to feel your guidance at every moment
to know and see and understand
how all events are in your master plan
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