Miami to Israel

A Pilgrimage

By Geoffrey Philp Published 2 years ago • 1 min read

From Miami via Jamaica to the Sea of Galilee

Just how far, pilgrim,
Will you wander before you
Come home to yourself?

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Geoffrey Philp

I'm a Jamaican writer. I write poems, stories & essays about climate change, Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, haiku & haibun. I've published a graphic novel for children, "My Name is Marcus." For more info, visit: https://www.geoffreyphilp.com/

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Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago
Oh this was so beautiful! Fantastic Haiku!
HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)2 years ago
💯❤️👌

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