You Cannot Think the Book of Life Will Close

October 7, 2019

Dear Subscriber:

Each week we examine a theme from a variety of points of view. The theme for this week is ethical behavior in honor of Yom Kippur, which begins at sunset on Oct. 8 and ends at nightfall on Oct. 9.

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A poem for Yom Kippur about the difficulty of true repentance:

You cannot think the Book of Life will close.

Opportunity must seem a right.

Most days contain a trace of paradise,

Kindling the hope that God is nice

Instead of just or loving or pure light.

Prepare for what is not what you propose:

Perhaps you think your prayers will suffice,

Unburdening your heart with hunger slight.

Repentance takes much more than you suppose.

© by Nicholas Gordon

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This week’s theme: Ethical Behavior

10/7: You Cannot Think the Book of Life Will Close