Pinnacles

 

for Parshat Ki Teizei 

 

The people of Babel

build a tower to reach the heavens—

a literal skyscraper,

achievement itself raised up.

 

Moses says:

When you build a house,

build a fence around the roof

so those who climb to the top

will not come to harm.

 

The pinnacle we build up to

is not the great height.

The pinnacle we build up to

—our great height—

is the protection we offer each other.

 

 

 

Shabbat Shalom,

Abe

 

With thanks to Kathi, as always

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