Shabbat Walk

I like to walk to synagogue
On Shabbat.  
And just kind of look around
At the little things I 
Missed during the week.
Like that lovely tree
Over there.

I like to walk to synagogue
On Shabbat.
And not worry about whether
I’m on time or not;
They all will daven with
Or without me, and I
Can dawdle.

I like to walk home from synagogue
On Shabbat.
Unconcerned about emails
Or phone calls or the common
Worries that occupied me on
Other days, although such takes
A bit of effort.

I don’t get to this point
Each shabbat on which I walk;
It takes a bit of effort.
But, like prayer, or art,
Or anything good, when
Accomplished, oh!
What a wonder!