The teargassing of an infant
Born in your mother-cloud you emerged pure as water
That blue sky on you, that blue dye on you
I say your name aloud, earth daughter,
Earth daughter, you are not mine
Blood and bread to wine
Mirth and slaughter
Earth and daughter.
When you teargas a baby the very wind itself is affronted
That strangers hand on you, that disputed land on you
I say your name aloud, earth daughter, earth daughter
Israeli and Saud in human shroud we are all water,
Blood and bread to wine over spilling
Mud and lead to cypress vine
I know of her killing.
When you teargas a baby, land can no longer be disputed,
A star is blunted as fresh soil is uprooted
Bury her without a shot being fired
Hold the Mother she is tired
Find the Father he is lost
Earth and daughter
Mirth and slaughter
Land and cost.
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