"If I Forget Thee, Jerusalem"

In his poem, “If I Forget Thee, Jerusalem,” Yeruda Amichai compares the heavenly city of Jerusalem. Understanding that Amichai was raised Jewish helps one understand the loving commitment that he feels for Jerusalem, thus the creation of such a powerful and emotional comparison. I really liked this poem because even though I am no Jewish (I am a Christian), I see Jerusalem as a very influential city because that is where The Bible describes the birth of Jesus Christ. So because I feel very strongly about God and Jesus, I had a very emotional response when I read this poem because if there is one thing in this world that I love more than God, it is my mother.