Do not say "When I free myself of my concerns, I will study," for perhaps you will never free yourself. - R. Hillel, Avot 2:4
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Fever Prayer
I am fire of fire, I create and I destroy.
Oh L*rd give me balance, help me back to meaning.
I was given what all men seek and I judged it not good enough.
Oh L*rd restore my soul!
I am the fool, I have leapt from the earth.
Oh L*rd I praise you, thank you for your mercy
You gave me what I needed, I squandered it in pride
Oh L*rd heal me.
I will live and die a man of Israel
Oh L*rd refuge of the righteous, I turn to you.
Return your exhiles, free jerusalem and the soul of the world
Oh L*rd hear me in Egypt.
I appeal to you for my fathers Abraham, Yitzak, and Yakov
Oh L*rd give Israel to its Chassidim,
Break the power of the arrogant as you broke me
Oh L*rd my knee is bent.
I am a singer of the Psalms, alone and sick
Oh L*rd fill me with piety, sustain my loved ones
Spare the faithful and crush the enemies of your Truth.
Oh L*rd, Holy G*d there is no other.
Blessed art though, eternity on eternity
it is right we give you thanks and praise.