Irridescent Jewels

Like a hummingbird
Suddenly appearing-
This iridescent jewel that searches for nectar –
Suddenly gone.
And we are held spellbound
By those moments of hovering beauty
And left seeking and searching for a glimpse again.


O, Jerusalem!
A Rat Tail (tale)

The Palestinian Authority's official news agency Wafa says Israel is using rats to drive Arab families out of their homes in the Old City of Jerusalem. "Rats have become an Israeli weapon to displace and expel Arab residents of the occupied Old City of Jerusalem."
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1215331024847&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

"Hey, Tom, wake up! We have a dilemma."
"Sam, can't you see this is my nap time."
"But Tom, you're the rat's only hope. They don't know what to do. They need some wise counsel."
"Ok, ok. What's the problem?"
"They got this message from the Rat Patrol that they're suppose to drive the Muslims out of their homes but they can't tell where the Muslim Quarter ends and begins. They've lived in the Old City for hundreds of years and go everywhere. What do they know about Quarters?"

"No problem. Just tell them to listen for the most noise and that's the Muslim Quarter. The Christian, Armenian and Jewish Quarters are more quiet."
"Thanks Tom. I knew you'd come through."
Rat-a-tat-tat, rat-a-tat-tat.

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