The Echoes poetry competition to celebrate Write Out Loud's 20th anniversary is now open.  Judged by Neil Astley.

Competition closes in 10 days, 0 hours. Get details and Enter.

world refugee day (Remove filter)

HOPE AWAY FROM HOME

Home is where the heart is,

But where does hope live?

 

Travelling thousands of miles to seek asylum, 

Because many of their home countries have conflict, persecute or exile them. 

 

Now in a foreign land in search of peace, 

However, labelled "immigrants" or "illegal" by people with misguided beliefs. 

 

Thus the hostile environment is created, 

Unless you are from U...

Read and leave comments (8)

🌷(7)

Refugee weekworld refugee day

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message