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Happy Anniversary, My Beloved Patty!

looked like nothing was going to change
everything was dark across the range
all was just out of tune and deranged
around me the world had become so rotten and strange

every time and moment remained the same
each day was the old game
only thing left to me was my name
as I watched the days roll in, so full of shame

Nothing to live for. No one to trust
no one seemed to know what was just –
just thought of the day of eternal dust
so many people left me in disgust

the evening dinner were the halva leftovers
and the benches were my sleepovers
scammed I was, taken for a rollover
until she came into my life and made a makeover

Beauty of face, gentle of smile, warm of voice,
she gave my life a new choice
she gave me something to rejoice
a flag of hope to hoist

so many decades just watching the tides roll away
brown hair turned by loneliness into gray
remembering the wounds of those that did me a betray
it seemed that my life had come to its D-day

but she would not give up
She told me, “You are no longer alone anymore. I am your backup.”
That is when I placed down the deathcup
She was no trickster, no setup.

Well today is one year
and 6,000 miles is as just as near
as is as the air is so precious and dear –
with her life now is a glorious frontier

the morning sun, the evening star
is breathtaking because of her
her love did heal every scar
to have her — all the pain to reach her
was it worth it, a pain now that became a blur
How blessed I am to have her!!!!!

Baruch Hashem! In the Merits of my Holy Parents! She is mine!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MY BELOVED, PATTY!

About the Author

Rabbi Avi Schwartz is an individual who has made contributions in various fields. He is the son of Motke Eish HaGarzen, also known as Motke the Axeman, a legendary figure in the Palmach. Motke Eish HaGarzen led a group of 21 Palmach Warriors who successfully conquered Har Tzion (Mount Zion), rescuing 1,700 Jewish men, women, and children from the Jordanian onslaught in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. Rabbi Schwartz himself is a Black Hat Rabbi and activist, dedicated to upholding Jewish traditions and values. Alongside his religious pursuits, he has also found success as a filmmaker and writer, with his works featured on platforms such as Red Coral Universe Apple TV, Tubi of Fox Corporation, and Netflix. Notably, Rabbi Schwartz's movie "The Quest" has received high praise from none other than Pat Boone, a Music and Hollywood Icon. Boone, known for his illustrious career as a singer, actor, and television personality, has publicly commended Rabbi Schwartz's film, acknowledging its quality and significance. This endorsement from Pat Boone further solidifies the impact and recognition of Rabbi Schwartz's work within the entertainment industry. Beyond his artistic endeavors, Rabbi Schwartz has been at the forefront of the battle against the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. He has developed two groundbreaking apps, "Fight BDS" and "BDS Myth Busters," aimed at countering BDS propaganda and raising awareness about the realities of the movement. The notable Hollywood icon and anti-BDS activist, Roseanne Barr, sponsors the app "BDS Myth Busters." Additionally, Rabbi Schwartz holds the position of Vice President of Digital Marketing and serves as the Director of Energycite, a revolutionary technology in energy conservation. His involvement in this field highlights his commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Furthermore, Rabbi Schwartz has established the Torah Teen Palmach Center, a transformative initiative that trains teenagers to become future leaders in the spirit of the Palmach. Through this center, he imparts invaluable leadership skills and instills the values of courage, determination, and resilience in the next generation.