On a trip to Israel in 2012, a third in my lifetime, these were my observations and questions
This Land of Mystery Written during 17 day trip to Israel 2012 first trip since 1981
The winding roads
Ancient stones
The Golan Hill
Olive Groves
The wadi trails
The market place
So many call this home
Walking through the gates
Climbing on the ramparts
Kiss the holy stones of history
Every step touches loss and triumph
In this land of mystery
The crusaders’ walls
The desert flowers
Vineyard sun
The Roman ruins
The water’s edge
In Judean caves
Oh can I call this home
Ani michapechechet et haderech drachi
Ani Michapechet et haderech l’bati
I am searching the way back home
Walking through the gates
Climbing on the ramparts
Kiss the holy stones of history
Every step touches death and triumph
In this land of mystery
The mue’zzin calls
The church bells ring
Soldiers march
The prophets roam
The wall divides
The trees torn down
So many want this home
Walking through the gates
Climbing on the ramparts
Kiss the holy stones of history
Every step touches hope and triumph
In this land of mystery
Ani michapechest et et haderech drachi
Ani michapechet et haderech l’bati