43 - A woman worker could not wear the cross

A woman worker could not wear the cross
Around her neck. Religious symbols were
Banned, decided her Heathrow Airport boss,
Because they might offend a believer
In something else. And so the sign of peace
Becomes a battle standard. Sad, but true.
But holy armies do fight to increase
Their land and number; this is nothing new.
If I believe this and you believe that,
We’ll fight firstly with words, then fists, then guns.
I know I’m right when I say the earth’s flat.
And on my land, the fool who says ‘round’ runs.
To all believers, tolerate or die.
The mother of all battles could be nigh.
Tue 17 Oct 2006