Lovers don’t rape
Jerusalem
Sweet Jerusalem
What did they do to you!
Claiming your love
But cause you none
But sorrow and pain
Jerusalem
Sweet Jerusalem
I heard you crying that night
Your frail beautiful frame
Shaking… aching… diminishing…
Your sad eyes avoiding mine
Jerusalem
Sweet Jerusalem
I want to crawl towards you…
To kiss the aromatic scent
Of your ancient alleyways
Fall on my knees… repenting…
At Damascus gate
Howling
I failed you… I let you down
Jerusalem
Sweet Jerusalem
I want to embrace
That blue stripy dress of yours
Burry my face… burry my shame
Weeping
Asking your forgiveness
I’ve witnessed the crime
Jerusalem
Sweet Jerusalem
I want to kneel down
Put my arms around you
Caress your weary brow
And murmur
Sorry my dearest
I am sorry sweetheart
Jerusalem
Sweet Jerusalem
I want to untangle your jet black hair
Comb your gorgeous curls
Adorn your plaits with rainbow ribbons
And whisper… habeebetee
You look stunning today
Habeebetee… now show me
Your most charming… much missed smile
05-06-2006
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