A poem: Shavuot gift to reflect

Moment to reflect on obligations
Two stones with writing a heavenly gift
Meant for a population to do and listed
Gift of an Almighty
Liberator of his congregants

Cheese blintzes treat of the holiday
Comfortable place to eat
Full variety of foods available
Overnight snacks prepared

Gift of parents celebrated
Holiday Kiddush recited
Responsibility to others in our domain
Personal considerations respected

Absent parades flags apples
Torah selections carefully read
Long afternoons of leisure
Time to socialize

New generations educated
Was it a sunny day at Sinai
Three days of preparation observed
I hope mother purchased ice cream
Surprise of a pizza home prepared

Dr. Chideckel is a psychiatrist in private practice based in Woodmere.