The Israel Sonnet

Stand with Israel.

The Israel Sonnet

For the Twelve who stand unflinching, with God 

Great oceans are split, at the strike of His rod

They borrow His foaming cup, at His nod 

Pouring it on the decrepit and flawed 

God renews them as eagles at sundown

Spearheading them in formidable forms

Engraving for them, in His name, a crown

Shepherding them across a slew of storms

Over them, the water never closes

To wreck and ravage them, there is no flame

For them, blistering deserts spew roses

With angels they wrestled, to earn their name

To graves of horror, they knew not to yield

God chose to be their arm, buckler and shield

 

 

*Twelve: 12 tribes of Israel

Author's Note

Flower Art: By Salvador Dali
Thank you very much for reading.

Reviews

[Poetic_Vixen]

I find poems like these an authentic delight, they are stories brought out from rusted pages and told in these lines carefully thought and put in place to speak of the details of their bigger picture, 'God chose to be their arm, their buckler and shield' a very remarkable line to emphasise how Moses was blessed holding out his staff parting the sea to make path for Israelites to pass through unharmed with the water standing on either side. This sonnet is divinely beautiful, not only with the story it tells but how poetically it does, really loved reading this sonnet, beautiful pictures used there too. Sending warm regards ❤️

[Ayvid N]

Thank you, my wonderful friend Muskaan. This Sonnet was unread and not commented on but you appreciated it and boosted my words. Now I'm so glad I wrote this.
You're truly an amazing friend. 💐🙋‍♀️❤️

[Ayvid N]

You have an awesome weekend and keep writing, my friend.

[Poetic_Vixen]

I just follow my heart appreciating others effort. Nothing special. You're most welcome Divya, wishing you a joyful weekend ahead 💐

[Neville]

this clearly demonstrates your versatility as a poet as indeed it does your compassion for your fellow man

[Betty Hermelee]

A stunning portrayal of Moses and God in poetic form…. Who parted the Red Sea and led the Israelites to freedom and I believe it is celebrated each year at Passover…for the Jewish people….an homage to God….the twelve fled through the desert to the sea, which was not closed….i love the way you managed to write this in a beautiful sonnet….love it !🌷
Warmly, B

[Ayvid N]

Thank you, dear Betty. Your review on this poem means a lot to me. Your words made the effort truly worth it. Have a blessed day!

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful and poignant. Tremendous work.

[Ayvid N]

Thank you so much, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

You certainly have the knack for writing sonnets! The twelve tribes of Israel fled through the desert and through the parted sea. The tribute touched me as I am Jewish. Thank you for this, Divya. Lydi**

[Ayvid N]

Dear Lydi,
I've always held Israel and its people in great regard. I'm honored that you graced this page and appreciated my humble tribute. May you and yours be blessed beyond bounds, always. Thank you so much., my dear friend.

[Amy R]

This warm tribute revolves around the miraculous events and trials faced by the Twelve, and the ultimate guidance and support they receive from a higher power.

Written very well.
-Amy

[Ayvid N]

Thank you, dear Amy. Your review on this poem means a lot to me.

[Amy R]

You're welcome dear, keep good! 🤗🤗🙏🏻

[Marie]

The flight into Egypt is very finely penned in this amazing sonnet, dear Divya.
I think it's time God made an appearance once more in our human world which is in sad need of such a visit.
We are in dire need of a leader like Moses.
You have very poetically captured the Exodus (14:19-31) in excellent symbolism as well as in word.
Exquisite religious poetic gem! Thank you for sharing, Divya...
Wishing you a very lovely weekend to enjoy...

[Ayvid N]

Thank you, dear Marie. Your review on this poem means a lot to me. I hope you had a beautiful weekend too....

[Marie]

Most welcome always, dear Divya...

[Soren]

Mosaic and biblical the words read as a reminder to the book of Exodus and Israel's flight. It holds many biblical symbols and reminds me of Sunday school as a child, although the lessons were not nearly as poetic or I might still be going. Nicely done Divya

[Ayvid N]

Thank you, dear Soren. Your review on this poem means a lot to me.

[tumi]

the best way to express miracles done by special figures of our holy book
the twelve tribes, parting of the sea
i love those

[John Sullivan]

....................................neat.

[Ayvid N]

...................................Thank you :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear DIVYA… we are Spiritual by Nature… may we always be so… a Sonnet that stands above the threats of War… gently, Pat

[Ayvid N]

Thank you so much, my dear friend. Yes, we must be above wars. Sending you love.

[Patricia Wedel]

Dear Divya... we become the soft Tides of Reformation as the Sun sets on the Sea of Unrest with the Breast of Salvation. May he Moon become your Cradle of Dreams that carry us to Safe Awakenings... softly, Pat