Yes
written by: Shoshana Karbasi
All my life my mother sang songs to me
And said: “yes!”
She opened the windows and doors wide
And she said: “yes”
She moved in the rooms,
And sang her songs,
She threw pains into the well of forgiveness
And again said: “yes!”
Each day of my life I see worlds
Through my mother’s bright eyes:
Wonder, joy, and life’s beauty,
The heart’s windows and doors are always open.
And I say to this dizzying world
“Yes!!!”
“Yes!!!”
“Yes!!!”
Shoshana Karbasi is a poet, children's author, and professional storyteller. She has published five books of poetry and six children's books in Hebrew. She is the recipient of the 2018 Ministry of Culture Award for her book "No Demons in the River." Her poems have been translated into Spanish and the ancient language of Ladino, and have been set to music for international music albums. Her poems have been published in anthologies and journals, and have been recommended for the school curriculum in Israel. She writes women's poetry, poems about the status of women, and poems on a variety of topics. She lives in Jerusalem and is the mother of five children.
Latest posts by Shoshana Karbasi (see all)
- Yes - May 14, 2026
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