From desert sands to burning bush;
Moses on Mount Horeb learned
The ten commandments ,bold in truth
By Canvey Island, waters rush.
The Hasidic from East London turn
No desert sands nor burning bush
There are reasons, I’m bemused.
Will God be with the tidal turn?
The ten commandments, hauled in truth
In their memory of Negev
For hot spaces they may yearn;
Ache for sand and burning bush
Sand a-plenty they will have.
On Canvey Isle, their innards churn.
The little children tease with love
Over Canvey, cherubs blush
For they too have felt the pain,
Ache for sun and burning bush
Now joyous children freely play
Who would think they’d come this way?
By Canvey Isle, Thames’ waters rush.
The Lord transplants the Burning Bush.
