I wonder, what would it be like to be lost and alone?
To find myself in a foreign country, completely alone.
A frightened young child, unable to speak.
Acting uneasy, shy, embarrassed and meek.
Wishing for someone to become my friend.
Wishing this nightmare, l am caught up in, please, come to an end.
Not knowing what happened to my Mum and Dad.
Locking myself away, hiding my sad :(
I can't imagine how it would be.
If I lost my sister whilst crossing the big wide sea.
Apart from my family; No knowledge of their safety or demise.
Waiting for information from an adult considered sagely wise.
I imagine it would be horrible and the toughest of times.
And imagine this happening today, in peacetime.
This is happening every day, bombs being dropped on buildings and homes, in cities far away.
Driving families to leave their homes and all they know.
Wearing down their shoes until all that is left is a very thin sole.
Walking over mountains, with all they possess in a small backpack.
Losing loved ones along the way but keeping going, staying on track.
Determined to find peace and a new homeland.
Make friends, play football, maybe join a brass band.
Its not much to ask when you are nine or ten
Just wanting a home, loving parents and maybe a best friend.
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Reading a book today called The Boy at the back of the class by Onali, Q, Rauf.
I found it a heart warming read, aimed at children but you should definitely read it. It is charming, funny and sad. Written from a child of 9 ¾ perspective if what is right and what is wrong when a young boy is brought into school and told to sit at the back of the class. All he needs is friends to start opening up about his troubles.