As the third largest city in Israel, Haifa is one of the most diverse and unique cities in Israel. Haifa as a city is a mosaic that has been defined by a variety of qualities that have been depicted through literature, especially poetry, spanning from a time period starting at the beginning of the 20th century until the end of the 20th century. Haifa's proximity to the sea and its active port, one of the largest in the Mediterranean, contributes to its importance, attracting traders, shoppers and tourists from around the world. The port of Haifa has been an important factor regarding the city's demographic diversity. This diversity has led to a form of cultural diffusion within Haifa both in terms of religions and customs, and for this reason Haifa has long been considered the perfect model of coexistence between Jews, Muslims, Christians and Baha' believers the. wedding ring. The Baha'i faith in particular is a perfect example of cultural diffusion within Haifa, as the religion combines the different customs and beliefs of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. The Baha'i faith is a monotheistic religion based on both unity and harmony. Haifa, being the center of the Baha'i religion, is home to one of the most important shrines of this unique faith, the Baha'i Gardens. The mid-20th century poet Roger White provides a vivid description of the sanctuary and its surroundings in his poetic journal “Postmarked Notes: The Mountain of God.” Roger White's first poem in his journal, "Visit to the Shrine of the Bab", describes the beauty and exquisite detail of the shrine, "the rose attar becomes its oxygen... the petal-strewn threshold... the chamber interior shielded by a golden net". (Haifa: A Poetic Journey, White, page 52) The description of the fragra...... middle of paper...... death”, underlines the sense of desperation that the Jews felt in having already accomplished a new enemy after recently escaping from the old one. Those Jews who were captured by British soldiers and deported to Cyprus are described as being in an even greater state of despair: “For the Jews on this land… But in Cyprus, the red earth… there is no hope; in this whole world... we think; but hope, in fear.” (Haifa: A Poetic Journey, Jarrell, p. 17) The historical struggle that Jews had to overcome to emigrate to the city of Haifa is one of the most important reasons why Haifa itself is considered by many to be one of the most important pillars in the creation of the State of Israel itself. The variety of poems collected by Shunit Cohen in her book “Haifa: A Poetic Journey” help illustrate the mosaic of Haifa that has gradually been created over time.