Invading Muslim combatants were slain
By Visigoths in 722
This win touched off the reconquest of Spain
With swords the Christian fighters ran them through

During the time of their coexistence
Their arts and science had a flourishing
Living apart but at a short distance
Enabling this new culture to sing

The Moors had conquered Spain in just 8 years
800 years were spent winning it back
The Arabs were pushed South beyond Tangiers
The Christians honed their ferocious attack

When rulers expel those who’re different
For ethnic reasons, or for religion
They do so to their country’s detriment
This culminates with the inquisition