The Eagle and the Star
The Eagle and the Star
Where the Holy One of God once stood
amongst places with names well understood
Where He came to bring peace and love
to make here on earth as it is above
We see an incestuous land of hate
where it now seems all too late
Injustice flourishes like rampant nettles
fuelled by those from afar who have settled
A conspiracy borne out of pity and greed
has left many souls homeless and in need
Those whose relationship is of power and might
live in daily fear of those within easy sight
They have cheated, dispossessed and lied
but to the occupier woe betide
Settlements are built on lofty places
leaving little for those with diminished spaces
You cannot take what is not rightfully yours
especially when it rests on different shores
There is no grey area for debate
the star in ascendancy is the star of hate
The Holy One has seen it all
and not through some crystal ball
keith jeffries
Sat 31st Mar 2018 20:32
Hello David,
Thank you as ever for your valuable comment which I do appreciate. The history of the sitauation you now face each day is complex indeed. Jews and Arabs are both Semetic peoples which is often not clearly understood by the media and others at large. The State of Israel created in 1948 was built on an existing Jewish population of approxiamately 7% of the indigenous population which in the main were Palestinian Arabs, Muslims and Christians. The State of Israel despite, having its own vocal opposition, has actively encouraged settlement from abroad and those who have taken advantage of this offer are culpable, to some extent, in the policies of the Government. This Government has pursued over many years overt hatred and discrimination against Palestinians.
David, I respect your courage and views which I know are based on experience. Take good care. Maybe one day we can meet up for a drink together as I am certain we would have a great deal to talk about.
Keith