There's a huge tree
At the end of my block.
That I like to think
Has doubts
About his life and worth,
Like me.
And this ancient, wise tree,
Spreads a canopy of shade,
And fragrant pine,
And winks at me every time I pass,
Encouraging me to go on.
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יַחַד עָלַי יִתְלַחֲשׁוּ, כָּל-שֹׂנְאָי (תהילים מא:ח)
All my enemies whisper against me (Psalms 41:8).
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I am my greatest enemy.