Larger Than Life
A free verse poem
I’m sorry
you’re no longer here
to keep showing off
your musical gift
G-d gave you.
I’m angry
that your dreams
of being a famous drummer
were abruptly taken away,
because of these monsters
who took and attacked you.
You had
so much to offer
just by sitting on stage,
and drumming with courage,
confidence,
and passion.
You had
many inner demons,
but you never
let them take up space
in your mind and soul;
you gave those
inner demons
a good karate chop!
You were delicate
and vulnerable,
but you were
as large and powerful
as The Hulk.
The whole planet
love and cherished you
just the way you were;
nothing else
was expected of you.
All the fur babies
will miss you
to bits and pieces;
you were so kind
and loving with them.
You were unstoppable,
because the world
had heaps
to lend you,
and you never
declined any offers
G-d granted you;
life was too precious
for you.
Thank you
for being an idol.
We’ll keep jamming,
and dancing with you
in rock music paradise!
You were
and will always be
the pure angel
that’s larger than life.
Author's notes
Yotam Haim (1995-2023) was an Israeli drummer of a heavy metal band. He was kidnapped from his home in Kfar Aza and taken to Gaza on October 7, 2023. Along with two other male hostages, he attempted to escape captivity. He and the two other male hostages were accidentally killed by the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) on December 15, 2023. He was laid to rest in Kibbutz Gvulot, Israel, his hometown.
I did not know him personally, but I’ve watched videos and read inspiring articles about him. His mother, Iris Haim, a palliative care nurse, has spoken openly about his life on multiple public forums and the news. You can find links to his life stories down below.
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Talia Devora
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Comments (9)
A beautiful tribute!
The pain seethes through the beauty; life, loss, war and grief poured staright from your heart. Very, very good! ❤️
Thank you for this tribute
Sad and beautiful tribute
Poor guy. May his soul rest in peace. Loved your poem!
Very moving tribute
This is beautiful. ❤️
Awesome tribute!!! 💕♥️♥️ Heartwrentching!!!
That’s a beautiful tribute poem. You can tell you really writing from the heart. And we can feel the sadness of such a loss.