a dream of ascent

(in memory of Paul)

Carol met Paul later in his life, in classes that were taught at Bnai Amoona; His questions were always challenging and deep.
He was a generous giver of Tzedakah, a supporter of Jewish and general causes, and a man who was in search of Truth.

a dream of ascent
(in memory of Paul)

that last Shabbat
the Shabbat of Angels
Jacob’s dream & the movement
of heaven & earth, the movement
a spiral continuum, a ladder
like Jacob’s, a dream of ascent
wrestling, between a rock & a
hard place, between life & death
a stone to rest your head on, to
dream a dream of reconciliation
between family, friends, tribes
united, as you slip heavenward
find solace & (perhaps) answers
to those questions you posed
difficult questions, inviting us
to explore with you, existential
inquiries into life's meaning &
direction, about blessings & love.  

Twelve poems are from a book 

by Carol Rose called
Path of the Mothers.Title

Twelve Poems