Sunday, May 16, 2010

Like Levana, Jewess Of Cordoba Comments

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I feel it with me,
dwelling near my face,
above my throat,
humming there,
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Judith R. Robinson
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Heather Robinson 14 June 2010

On one level, this poem seems to be a tribute to Jewish womanhood and continuity; the author and ancient figure share the sacred text as 'People of the Book' in different ages. It also seems to be a treatment of the thin veil that separates life from the world of pure spirit, the here from the hereafter. Beautiful and evocative.

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