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Poems of Jerusalem ; And, Love Poems: A Bilingual Edition

Poems of Jerusalem ; And, Love Poems: A Bilingual Edition is a curated selection of poetry that explores the significance of Jerusalem and the complexities of love. The collection includes works from various poets, showcasing a range of styles and themes. Each poem is presented in both English and a second language, providing a unique opportunity for readers to appreciate the beauty of language and the universal nature of love. more

Author

Yehuda Amichai
Yehuda Amichai

Yehuda Amichai, born on May 3, 1924, was a renowned Israeli poet. His poetry is known for its simplicity and depth, and has won the hearts of readers worldwide. Amichai's works often delve into themes such as life, love, war, and religion, displaying a high level of artistic value and thought-provoking content. more

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“Love is not a word that describes my feelings; it is not a technique by which I fulfill my needs; it is not an ideal, abstract and pure, on which I meditate or discourse. It is acting in correspondence with or in response to God in relation to persons.”

“I think love is the most misunderstood emotion in the universe. I don't think half the people know what real love is. And I don't think half the people on this planet have ever experienced it. If people experienced for one moment what real love is, we could never live the way we live with each other. We couldn't do to each other what we're doing. We couldn't ignore what we're ignoring. We couldn't allow it to be the way it is.”

“Most people think of love as some sort of power outside of themselves that will "take them away from all of this." Sadly, this is not the case. Love exists only within our own hearts, and to have happy relationships we must first become truly loving people. And as we fill our hearts with love by expressing love for others in thought, word, and deed ("acting as if" until we make it happen if necessary), that love can heal our own lives, help to solve our problems, and enable us to feel good about ourselves.”

“Love and ever more love is the only solution to every problem that comes up. If we love each other enough, we will bear with each other's faults and burdens. If we love enough, we are going to light that fire in the hearts of others. And it is love that will burn out the sins and hatreds that sadden us. It is love that will make us want to do great things for each other. No sacrifice and no suffering will then seem too much.”