Near East, full of blood
Much indeed will pass away, but the tramp of boots you never forget and the sound of drums, here again comes the army, to spill blood, and the tread of fighting men and Shatilla´s hoarse death scream.
Much indeed will pass away, but the powerful of the world always fan the flames of war. Among the cedars of the land will the bloody final struggle endlessly continue: Sabra yet again, over the death of her children, will cry out in despair.
Much indeed will pass away, but the sun does not make white spilt blood. With the blast of a trumpet a boy will come again to sit in judgement: I was naked, you struck me down! You did not strike the sword from the hand of the butchers!
(Nachdichtung: Derek Donaldson)
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