Photography by Claudia Sacks

her dad’s nose

crafted with care

a self-conscious girl glad

anglo-saxon flatted the bridge

she wishes to have culture

claims of minority

yet never had a bat mitzvah

you’re not jewish

insulted by swastikas

offended by jokes

but shiksa mum cooks matzo ball soup

nana’s kugel made with pride in heritage

no shame in the title

you’re not jewish

so far away no homeland to go to

oppressed is the oppressor

false lineage no longer

no connection to israel

you’re not jewish

72,063 palestinians killed

for what cause

history is repeated over stolen land

homes taken

settlements built

and for what gain

but greed

you’re not jewish

but the challah french toast is so good

you’re not jewish

you’re not really jewish