Trivia / Summer Celebration

• Breakaway Pop Hit: Poem 10, Song of Guarding, was made into a famous pop song^note Israeli poetry, especially in previous decades, was frequently adapted into pop songs. Many famous poets wrote not only fine poetry but also lyrics and even commercial jingles. It is unrelated to the plot, in which the speaker addresses some woman and begging her to be wary of all perceived dangers around her. It is said to have been written for Alterman’s mentally unstable daughter (and acclaimed poet on her own right), Tirtza Atar, but can be interpreted as an elaboration on Miriam Helen’s situation.