I Was There
written by: Edna Aphek
Translated by: Dana Peleg
First came the vulture
Followed by the hyena
And a twitting
red kite.
There was no body.
It was buried.
But I was there,
Instead.
Edna Aphek, born in Israel. Currently living in California. Aphek is a retired Professor specializing in Hebrew Language and Literature and Israeli Culture. A poet and an artist, Edna Aphek has published seven books of poems for adults and children and four books of prose for adults. Many of her poems appear in magazines and journals. Some of her poems have been translated into English and appear in several anthologies. Edna is the co-editor of four online magazines: Tzamadim (multicultural and multilingual poetry), Resisim (prose) and Narutsa – in the footsteps of the Bible (poetry and prose).
Latest posts by Edna Aphek (see all)
- I Was There - April 6, 2026
- A Horse Stood on a Drop of Rain - December 29, 2025
