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Cowards of Campus

May 1, 2024, 11:16 AM

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Cowards,
Take off your masks
To face those you hate
And accept the consequences
Of your venom.

No, of course you won’t.
This has never been your way,
Veiled behind lies and distortions
To broadcast vitriol and violence,
Like your brave mentors
Who hide in tunnels
Beneath your own innocent children.
Hiding, always
Hiding,
In the bowls of self-righteousness
And deceit.

Cowards.
Afraid of truth.
Afraid of integrity.
Afraid of your own faces.

Poet’s note: Since October 7, I’ve written nearly 50 poems about the shock attack, the war, and the hostages. Some can be found here, including “The Court of the Captives” and “Nothing Left but Tears.” Others can be found on Instagram at @aldensolovy and my blog at tobendlight.com.

About the Author

Alden Solovy is traveling teacher, preacher, poet in the tradition of the piytan. Studying for the rabbinate with HUC-JIR, he's the author of seven volumes of Torah and tefillah inspired poetry, prayer, and midrash. "These Words: Poetic Midrash on the Language of Torah" was a 2023 Silver Medalist in the Independent Book Publishers Awards and "Enter These Gates: Meditations for the Days of Awe" was a 2024 Finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. His work is anthologized in more than 20 volumes of prayers and meditations. Alden has taught in institutions in Israel, Europe, and North America. He is the founder of ManKind Project Israel. Read his work at www.ToBendLight.com.