The refugee,
literally dangling in agony between countries,
screams for help in surrender,
the poking barbed wire suspends his body,
penetrating flesh with the slightest motion,
and like vultures,
the border guards patiently gawk.


The refugee,
viscously battered from wave to wave,
the mother and child,
exasperate from blink to blink,
the relentless sea has boundless energy,
as cargo ships glide in the distance.


The refugee,
confined to detainment centres,
sweaty flesh crammed together,
imprisoned for deserting abuse,
as foul doers enjoy liberty.

The refugee,
seeks refuge,
from refuge.