Under the shadow of the olive tree
The old man lay dreaming
At least in his sleep he is free
To visit a place
That used to be
A land that was free
Under the guidance of his grandfather
The young boy stands learning
His trade - olive trees – a farmer
In years to come
He’d lose it all
Right behind the wall
His family, his friends, his life, his wealth
All rooted in this land
His story, his dreams, his hope, his health
All rooted in this land
Olive trees symbols of future and past
His people proof that hope - hope can last
All rooted in this land
In view and full sight of the settlement
The young trees are planted
Father and his son their statement -
‘Not profit but hope’
They farm their land
Peaceful make their stand
His family, his friends, his life, his wealth
All rooted in this land
His story, his dreams, his hope, his health
All rooted in this land
Olive trees symbols of future and past
His people proof that hope - hope can last
All rooted in this land
© David Hardman 2005
