PRAISING G*D's SPLENDOR

PRAISING G*D's SPLENDOR

- Joy Krauthammer

Hod, my vessel containing

my essence, my energy, my expression

revealed as I play passionate percussion

in gratitude for the glory of G*d.

Bells ringing, singing in abunDance

in harmony hear

and respond

to my inner vessel of joy.

Joy is my Hod, in the Etz Chayyim

in the Tree of Life.

I dance

soar my soul,

sing, shout my song,

as I serve

the Divine Giver of Life.

My outer garments covering me,

strong deep royal colors, velvet

flowing pomegranate crimson

and splendor of purple painted silks,

sunrise and sunset,

color tones of the Temple.

Hod, receiving and

giving over my loving-kindness

to share sensations,

and my appreciation

for the Light

of the Eternal One.

Surrendering

as if floating,

held in soft waters,

I am in Oneness.

Feeling,

touching molecules

of space all around me,

I stretch my body,

my limbs

as high and wide and full

as my imagination can reach,

my voice as clear

as my channel can be,

my drumming

smoothly connected

to The Source of All BlesSings.

Blessed, I am drummed,

and feel fullness of embrace,

melding into the Waters of Life

My expansiveness

becomes One

with all present.

We receive each other,

reverberate vibrations

of praise to the Compassionate One,

an ecstatic meditation.

With timbrel in hand,

we have walked

through G*d's miraculous parted seas

to our freedom.

We can pray

and give gratitude

for all we can be,

to transcend

beyond ourselves.

Hod brings me

to my radiant community,

playful place

of music for Majesty.

I'm told,

angels are heard

in the tinkle,

the twinkle of my chimes.

Hodu L’Hashem Ki Tov

Ki L’Olam Hasdo, Hodu.

- Psalm 136 Give Thanks To G*d
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