They knew nothing of the politics of flight, merely watched the birds that soared in the sky. They knew nothing of the world around them and how it would ignite, when sitting watching sparks rise up like fire flies in the halve each night. They knew nothing of what spooked their parentβs sight, not understanding the fear that glowed bright in their eyes. They knew nothing of why their calm mother from polite and encouraging, became anxious holding them tight. They knew nothing of why father stood watching from the window each night, simply thinking he was watching dreams drift by in the moon light. They know nothing of why they are walking for days, pushed shoved and spat upon by a world given to not caring. They know nothing of the politicians that sit on their hands, whilst they grow blown bellies and sleep in no go zones. Perhaps they will know in time, should the death bell not ring for them this day! (c) Robert Kingston 20.9.15
This was written to bring light to the continuing plight of the people fleeing from persecution. Sadly it remains a problem that many politicians appear to be doing nothing about.