The spaces once held sacred are destroyed

The spaces once held sacred are destroyed
Like Salisbury plain where sheep  could safely graze
Now for soldiers  use and practice Wars

The Bedouin  who inhabit deserts cry
The Negev is no longer a free space
The places  for creation are destroyed

Before the birth of Christ, they wandered by
Their little tents and camels no disgrace
Deserts are  for democratic ‘Wars

To shepherds and their flocks we say,Good bye.
The land is used for shooting, so debased
The places  for creation are destroyed

The Lamb of God  is fined and unemployed
Search for peace, be treated with distaste
Deserts are  for  practising new ‘Wars

Of  the Spirit,  is there any trace
As the Lord God turns away his Face?
The spaces once held sacred are destroyed
Now for soldiers  use and  final Wars