Lee Diamond – In One lifetime
Ex Nihilo
A mere 70 odd years
In our life
A new nation has arisen
From decimation
To reclamation
Indeed “re claimed nation”
Do miracles occur?
Do wonders happen?
We’ve changed the
Rules of the Game
We don’t believe
In miracles
We are a miracle
In 7o some odd years
A people was reborn
In 70 some odd years
A land was reborn
From mourning
To self deserved pride
In just 70 some odd
Years.
In constant war
In constant threat
In constant challenge
With bare backs
And sweat and tears
During 70 some odd years.
Striving against all odds
A national soul
Was reborn
From the least in
A hostile world
To a first class
World leader.
In 70 some odd years.
From an exiled nation
From the oppressed of the world
From landlessness
To a vital living nation
Strong amongst the nations
Strong amongst the peoples
In 70 some odd years
Looking backward
But striding forward
With giant steps
Formidable
To be Counted
Educated
“Started Up”
Optimistic
Hopeful
Democratic
Self critical
Failures
Virtuous
Improving
Building,
rebuilding
Multiplying
Absorbing
Connected
Disrespected
Respected
All IN 70 some odd Years
In ONE LIFETIME
The Jewish People
The LAND of
ISRAEL
THRIVE
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE US
Miracles Absolutely Happen !
