Palestine. This crucible, post empire ‘mandated to be free’
Still mirage, for her dispossessed who yearn for liberty
Her dusty hills upon a westing shore
that are as cradle in the sun
for the love that knows no boundary
Through Her sacrifice, of son
For Mandatory and law are one
No forum: ‘free to beggar’
To break sound promise to the poor
and so beggar peace. Forever