The Shofar's Call
gathers us up
with the sheep and the cows
to huddle together
in barn, temple or home,
bleats the sustained distress
of all who need help,
releases the broken spirit
within its bent form,
soars like a gull taking flight,
leaves the echo of yearning
roaming across the sky.
Janet Krauss, who has two books of poetry published, Borrowed Scenery, Yuganta Press, and Through the Trees of Autumn, Spartina Press, has recently retired from teaching English at Fairfield University. Her mission is to help and guide Bridgeport’s young children through her teaching creative writing, leading book clubs and reading to and engaging a kindergarten class. As a poet, she co-directs the poetry program of the Black Rock Art Guild.
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