To Reinterpret Human History

Voices verging on the shrill, too sharp Sing the works of Handel and of Bach Reminding us of Christmas, love and death The holy lamb of God born without wrath. Gregorian chant and Hebrew music share Simplicity, enchantment, music bare If our minds were locked into that sphere Could we end the wars and relieve fear? Opposing the desire for grace and peace Savage men fire guns and never cease Sinai, Salisbury Plain now closed to man Weapons tested when they should be banned Yet Jewish people never fought before Except when called up in the first world war Assimilated ,workers, self effaced Hitler employed human sacrifice Torture, murder, terror don’t improve The minds of the survivors as they brood Cannibals ,slave masters, who are we To reinterpret human history? The end is near, prepare your soul and heart The message of the Christ from us departs