Getting Home (Written 13 Years Ago)

By Neil Fleischmann

When we

remove the

facades of

our garments

And call down

our final curtain

We will return to

our first clothing;

G-d's light

And our

original drapes;

the Heavens

Unfinished Dance

All my life I’ve put in 

And then taken out my

Right foot, left foot

Right hand, left hand

My whole self

I just need to learn

How to put myself

Back in and then

Shake it all about

Reposted From a 2013 Blog Post

Tension

I want things to change

without things changing.
Then you remind me that
for things to change
things have to change.

 Riding the Friend Ship

Friendship.
Friendship?

February 6, 2014

I’m taking off the snow boots

After wearing them all day

Sixteen hours of togetherness

With two pounds of shoes at play

They looked up at me in disbelief

As I slid downhill to my ride

They accompanied me as I taught

They can testify that I tried

They helped me walk for exercise

As we navigated the snow

They stayed attached for my after-school class

I hope they enjoyed the show

Long after I got home

I kept these snow boots on

Along with my tie and sweater

Overdressed- feeling worn and gone

I wish to have something deep to share

My attempts at such thoughts are rife

I thank my boots for their company

As I thank my G-d for this life

I've never read tea leaves
or pinched the moon
I've never learned the sitar
or whistled my signature tune

But I have understood your heart
and shared my eye with you
I've walked inside your essence
and earned my point of view

- written Jan 9, 2013

Life has no real breaks
as long as time’s being spent,
till death does its part.
And even then life goes on,
it’s not like someone has died.