Refugees have a dilemma
The dreams they carry
In their hearts….
Most often are not easy
To fulfil, and they strive
Relentlessly to pursue
The impossible, on dilapidated boats
Manoeuvred by conniving crooks.
Bodies packed like sardines
In crammed, congested and crippling
Environments. Adults and children
Squat numbed by fear
Of the unknown….but craving,
Clinging, clasping with hope
To land in a country
That would welcome them!
They sail for days in blazing sun
And scorching heat, hoping and praying
For a safe destination,
But ferocious waves impose
Their mighty power threatening
To capsize their boat
In their treacherous path!
Dazed and desperate they cry for help!
Below the demonic, dark sky
Fear dominates and threatens
The helpless destitute.
The rock precariously from side to side
Hoping for reprieve
From this merciless journey
They send their desperate prayers to the God Almighty for
safety!
How many lives have been sacrificed?
How many shattered dreams?
How many indignities and atrocities
Must they endure.
For their hopes and dreams
To attain peace and security
In a land of hope and glory?
