I
Wheat, barley, dates, figs
grapes, pomegranates, olives –
The first ones are God’s
II
Tithes is a word that
makes me feel like I should go
and see a dentist
III
God and the Jewish
people make it official
like sweet Valentines
IV
All that we have done
and all we’ll do – carved on stones
pulled from a river
V
We shout blessings and
curses to two mountains – What
did they ever do?
VI
For the love of God
please don’t curse my kneading bowl
I’ll follow the rules
VII
Gifts – A heart to know,
eyes to see, and ears to hear
Creation goes on