Well, let's see now---Tsanamis, Hurricane--well, I don't see man's hand in that.

       I did a little research into the song and the author and I find that it is no coincidence that this song is now re-surfacing. Written in 1985 just after the Israeli pullout (mostly) after the war of 1982.   Coincidence---I doubt it.   The author---loved by the IRA for his songs are analgous with and for peace---on their terms.

       If the "...the cedars of Lebanon are burning" let me ask ---how are the vineyards and farms of Israel doing?

If you post all the lyrics you know that is also in the song---before the verse you quote. I am sure you can see how that changes the impression of the piece. Sort of like a NY THeater Review where the critic says " A truly interesting drama if you find boredom interesting"==then the producers run an ad that quotes the critic "..Truly interesting drama" . Happens all the time.

      Let me give an example of what I consider 2 songs for peace---or anti-war. They speak to all sides---Emmas Revolution's --"Peace, Saalam, Shalom" and also Holly Near's --- "I Ain't Afraid" (truly powerful and tells it like it is).

Bill Hahn