In a world of migration’s realm,
Europe’s policy comes with shame.
Italian right-wing view it as invasion’s might,a constant fight.
Politicians politicize, out of sight.
Common people, misled and swayed,
By media’s discourse, truth betrayed.
Freedom of movement, Africans non-negotiable right,
Yet Europe’s gates seem to conspire.
Libya; once Europe’s hope is today a failed weapon to use; for all it has is a strength decayed by greed.
Tunisia, Europe’s chosen gate,
Unable to stem the arrivals’ fate.
100,000 have come, this year alone,
But does Europe truly seek Africa’s peace,
Or stability’s illusion, a fleeting release?
How many more must perish at sea,
How many more must die and survive at thirst’s mercy, oh dear Fati dosso and Marie,
Denied visas, forced to flee?
European people, it’s time to decide,
Humanity’s approach or racism’s tide?
Ukrainians, Africans, Asians , seeking refuge’s grace,
Are they equal in the European space?
Are they not equal in this desperate chase?
Knocking on doors, asking for their rights to a free and non violent society?
Where shall my wretched heart take flight?
Oh, wretched hearts, where shall you go,
In search of solace, away from woe?
Escaping these confines, iron’s grasp,
And find a world where compassion’s clasp.
A migration policy that mends, not tears us apart.
YAMBIO DAVID 