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Poetry

To be an asylum seeker

Michael Bartholomew-Biggs

To be an asylum-seeker is like a jumbo jet
Your presence always creates noise
To be an asylum-seeker is like a media telescope
You are always in the media domain day by day
To be an asylum-seeker is like an unwelcome visitor
Your departure date is always asked

To be an asylum-seeker is like a cow in the paddock
Your movement and capabilities is strictly limited
To be an asylum-seeker is like to be under house arrest
You ...

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