Safe behind the wall

They left their drying lands
and headed into the desert
scanning the horizon, looking for the ocean line

No shelter from the solar flares
Leaking hope along the way
Carrying nothing more than fear

Many were left behind
Too weak to carry on
Their final rest unmarked on the Libyan shore

Many more would end
washed up on the sandy shores
now a sickening search result

But we’re safe behind the wall…
Yes, we’re safe behind the wall…
We feel safe behind the wall!

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(C) Adriano Rui Gominho

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