Islamic fundamentalists in Iraq have attacked the Swedish embassy to protest against Quran burnings. Or, to be more specific, to protest the fact that Sweden allows people to burn their own copies of the Quran and doesn't instead impose a de facto blasphemy law and curtail their right to free expression.

As always, when fundamentalists try to ban blasphemy, the correct response is for all of us to blaspheme more. Hence this kyrielle.

Their Idol Burns

"An angel spoke its holy words!"
They still believe Mohammed's jape
And tales of magic bomber birds;
The book which let Mohammed rape.

"Its surahs hold morality:
A Jew becomes a pig or ape!
Its verses, our reality."
The book which let Mohammed rape.

"Its ancient edicts rule our lives:
It banned the sweet fermented grape
And said instead to beat our wives!"
The book which let Mohammed rape.

"Respect the Prophet's sacred text!"
They scream with frothing mouths agape,
"Or else we'll slay your children next!"
The book which let Mohammed rape.

And yet Qurans will burn to ash,
Their false religion won't escape
But find its place among the trash;
The book which let Mohammed rape.