Ackerbatics
By Daniel Ackerman
I’m sitting here with cancer,
I pray up high, I want an answer,
Perhaps I will never know,
Which is why life takes us, to and fro,
We tend to swing back and forth,
One day it’s south, the next it’s north,
Have comfort that G-d pulls the cord,
With this trust, we’ll know we’ve soared,
So when earth and sky appear inverse,
It’s the perfect time, to converse,
But if you find yourself depressed,
You’ll start to push Him, from the nest,
Like a parent who loves their child,
His judgment and kindness, will not be mild,
Don’t be discouraged and let your head be lowered,
For in this position, you’ll start to move forward,
Whatever you do please don’t resent,
For in your heart, it leaves a dent,
Thus when we learn to accept,
Your desired prayers, will be met,
So if you want to learn and grow,
Love the test, and seeds you’ll sow,
In your mind, you can choose to die,
In your mind, you can choose to fly,
You’re true self can’t help but lift,
When you realize, it’s all a gift.
Ahuva says:
This is so beautiful, original, inspirational…!!!!
And the illustration!!!
Daniel says:
Thank you Ahuva!
Mom and Dad says:
It occurs to us that you are doing exactly what G-d wants you to do. Which is what Rabbi Aaron said of you 10 years ago when you were accepted to Orayta. That you would ‘Learn and Teach’. You are doing both with selflessness, compassion and love. We are inspired by you daily. We love you endlessly.
Daniel says:
Mom and Dad, thank you for being there for me every single day! I love you too 🙂