“Mirrors” – a Poem by Cathleen Cohen
October 20, 2023
Cathleen Cohen recites her new poem “Mirrors,” as part of Ritualwell’s October 19th virtual gathering, “Holding Each Other: Israel on our Hearts.”
Cathleen Cohen recites her new poem “Mirrors,” as part of Ritualwell’s October 19th virtual gathering, “Holding Each Other: Israel on our Hearts.”
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