In Parshat Shoftim we learn about governing a society. Who shall rule from the smallest issues to the way a king should rule. The concept of justice throughout the land is used repeatedly. Within the context of justice we find the often used phrase "tzedek, tzedek tirdof," or may you chase after justice.
In these trying times justice is still sought.
May we hear good news soon.
Leann
Footprints
On silent heels of winter snow
footsteps float pillow white;
silent and soft layers
pressed downwards,
hinting at glimpses of muted meanderings.
The silent clock ticks forward as flakes fall.
leaving footprints buried in drifts,
phantom visitors leaving no trace.
In the roar of the waves,
bare feet crunch on battered round pebbles
and a million crumbled shells,
micro carvings of our presence.
crying out direction but not intentions;
footprints devoured by thirsty waves,
greedily sucked into the sand
The winds call out
Ayeka? Where are you?
Footprints disappear in snow and sand,
but how we choose to use our feet
lingers long after we have passed from this earth.
We walk through this world one time.
We choose the direction and the destination.
In the landscape of actions the snow never hides our footsteps
In the sands of our decisions our footprints are never erased.
May your footprints be clearly seen.
Footprints seeking justice.
Tzedek, tzedek tirdof.
צֶ֥דֶק צֶ֖דֶק תִּרְדֹּ֑ף
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