I was there when you, a dream so distant <br />An old narrative, a wish of a people so ancient. <br />You were defunct yet alive in their mind every instant, <br />Fanned and revived by lives so enormously patient. Two thousand years, turbulent and mostly tragic, <br />Generation follows generation prayed, sighted and wept <br />For the mention of your holy past splendor and magic <br />And your love in their heart jealously kept. At last a bright star by the name of Herzel appeared <br />And adding deeds to yearning he neared <br />The era of rebirth and redemption <br />Pleading his case and calling attention. Then that great lion, named Ben Gurion hard on his heels <br />Decided to assemble the coach and lube the wheels <br />Enlisting all for the long and tough survival right <br />Till the dawn arrived and shed a bright light. Let us not turn our back s to a great enterprise <br />Nor lessen the grip and be subject to surprise <br />Too many were the sinister events to count <br />Too many were the obstacles in our way surmount. Alas! the struggle as yet is far from over <br />But the might of Israel is still there and will over, <br />Will cling to thy rocks no matter who is the rival <br />Until they clear the field for a true peace and revival! Hurrah! Israel reached her fifty, we pray & hope for peace <br />With all her neighbors, enough wars, hate and destructions <br />Let the new generations join in peace and harmony together, <br />Start building better future, sharing, caring for each other.<br /><br />Elliot Yomtov<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/israel-at-50-years-revival/
