People Smugglers

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By Rhiannonw

Tue, 13 Oct 2015
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‘Can you take me away
from the bombs and mess?
And can you be trusted?
– unlikely, I guess.

‘How much must I pay you?
It’s all that I own.
Dare I pay in advance?
– guarantees unknown.

‘Is your route really safe,
destination sure,
with room for another,
a welcome secure?

‘And can I adjust to
a country afar?
a people, a culture
that’s not at war?

[IP: poetry or prose which contains at least three questions]

 

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Comments

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Much for the reader to think about in this poem, Rhiannon...it is short, certainly not sweet, and the final stanza, far reaching.  

An excellent take on the I.P.

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Tina. The last stanza took quite a lot of thought. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by scratch on

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. Pleased this got a cherry, and indeed  Pick of the Day. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

Indeed, what an unknown journey it must be, summed up nicely here Rhiannon. Desperate times..

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thanks, Jane. Sad that so many feel they must contemplate it. Will their home countries ever know peace again. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by loquaciousicity on

Yes indeed... the price of war is always paid by the others...

Fine poem... brilliant!!

Terry

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Terry. There seems so much hatred and callousness in these wars, but also, so many who seem to want to make money pushing others, but without true care. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Well done Rhiannon. It is an excellent poem that sums up the terrible situation succintly but perfectly.
Congratulation on the Pick of the Day.

Luigi x

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, thanks, Luigi. This did come unexpectedly to mind after watching a bit of news. But did need a bit of care, especially to keep it succinct. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Bee on

So simply and plainly put, Rhiannon. Made me think what it's like to exchange one terror for another with only the chance of it working out for the best. Very real and thought provoking. 

Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Bee. If ever caught with such choices, we would have to entrust our decision and care and eternal welfare to our heavenly Father. But it is so tragic that there is such sadness, but thank God that there are some trying to help and show genuine concern to those trying to escape, and to those unable to do so. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by aech on

I so wish more people saw things from the eyes of the immigrants, instead of the economists or politicians. Nothing short of desparation causes someone to feel they need to leave their home, and yet people find it so hard to have compassion for them. It breaks my heart.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks for your thoughtful comment, aech.

I think there is much endeavour to publish the plight of the refugees, and much compassion, though I suppose there are worries and concerns about how our comforts and 'riches' will be affected, and that is affecting compassion. Compassion has to be practical!

And I suppose the economists and politicians are aware they'll get stick if the general public find the costs and discomfort caused filter down to all society, together with concern if some unscrupulous people of bad intent slip in with the flood. So, such deceivers, if they exist, and callous smugglers, and those messing up the homelands, need to be given some blame! regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

Really good use of questions, so much in the considering of the answers, something we must keep engaging with.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Helen, I appreciate your giving it thought. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

So simple and yet so profound. To risk their lives and trust the rest of the world so completely, that is really quite an undertaking.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. And I tried to give thought to the massive adjustments and attempts to understand these hosts who have such a different background, that they will also need to contemplate if all the journey and welcome does turn out well. Many aspects now forced to our attention. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by cassiegoeswild on

This is really good. Its so simple but it really gets you thinking.

Cass

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

That's good to know. Thanks for telling me. Rhiannon