ODE TO ZION
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Ode to Zion
(Words of Love and Honor to the Holy Land, and of strong Longing to see her and to abide in her.)
By Jehudah Halevi
ZION, wilt thou not ask if peace's wing
Shadows the captives that ensue thy peace,
Left lonely from thine ancient shepherding?
Lo! west and east and north and south—world-wide—
All those from far and near, without surcease,
Salute thee: Peace and Peace from every side;
And Peace from him that in captivity
Longeth, and giveth tears like Hermon's dew,
Yearning to shed them on the hills of thee.
