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The Asylum Seeker

I don't know Harry,

This one's a rare bird and

No mistake,

Just how did he get in and

Where are his papers?

If he's an asylum-seeker, what is it he's

Fleeing?

As a rule that lot keep their heads down but this one's

Roaming the country

In broad daylight

As if he owned the place

Flouting the lock-down rules too and

Costing the tax-payer a fortune.

Tell me this Harry, how are we supposed to

Detain let alone deport what

Nobody's seen?

Harry, what's the matter?

Harry!

asylum seeker   lockdown   deport   tax-payer

â—„ The Teacher

A Bruise On The Cheek â–º

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