Shatter your heart,
Choose one of its pieces —
And from the fragment
In your shaking hands…

…Say a blessing,
And grow a new one.

This is how to live
In eternity.

— 24 Adar 5785

Helena Avraham writes from the landscapes of Jewish memory and exile, drawing on spirituality, ritual, silence, and mysticism to reflect on what it means to make — and yearn for — home. Rooted in the Mediterranean world, her debut poetry collection will be published in November 2025. You can find more of her writing and links at http://www.helenaavraham.com.