THE ONLY ONE
by Mika Slavin
It is so difficult sometimes
to start the stories.
This is a special story
of a man that was lost…
It started with success
And continued with fulfillment
of all the abilities
of all the wishes
of that one.
He was firstborn
of parents who gave liberty.
By chance he discovered
the exceptional sport
which he promoted to a level
that had never been seen.
One day did he come
with determined mind
to immigrate to Israel, did he wish
and to achieve another self-fulfillment.
To represent the Jewish people
In the war of love and the nation’s brotherhood
and to show the whole world
that nothing will erase him!!
Farewell the family, he left in peace
and traveled to fulfill the dream.
So close was he
To fulfill the wish.
But how did it happen
that fate did not wish so?
Death did he send
to torpedo the mission.
Suddenly it was silent
all dressed black
in one brief moment
the one, the man, was lost…
But the dream remained.
I was created
and here I am for you
to fulfill your dream.
This I swear, my dear brother
that your dream is my dream.
With all my might,
I will sow your seed of love
to the whole world,
all the nations.
Translated by Rabbi Amnon Haramati and Amir Nahum.