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I rise above you higher than any of you would yearn to reach
Above the throngs of congregating people
Crying, grieving, trying to make sense
From your view on the ground.

But my view is vast
And open.

417 days I lay hovering in the shadow of God
But now I see rays of light above the clouds
No shadow
Just God.

You say your hearts are shattered
But I am whole again.

I spread my wings
And fly to my peace.

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Hila Bar

Hila Bar is known for her penetrating commentary on people and society, as well as her deep, insightful poetry and prose. She studied English and Hebrew language and literature at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and works as a translator and editor. Hila made Aliyah in 1996 and currently resides in Srigim, in the Ela Valley region of Israel. Hila can be reached through Facebook or via email at [email protected].