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If -The Refugee

If I stay home I will starve If I remain where I grew up I will be poor If I linger where my roots are violence will take me If I refuse to leave I will be forced to do dreadful things If I knock on your door It's not because I want to It's because I want to live

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Line Gauthier

Date: 2/16/2020 9:09:00 AM

Powerful message, Leon. Well penned.

Leon Stevens
Date: 2/16/2020 9:30:00 AM

I appreciate it, thanks!

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 2/15/2020 2:12:00 AM

Omgg...this is the story of so many...it's reallly tragic that in a big world for humanity...some are in constant cavale just to be able to live life decently. Well expressed :)) Sunita UPD

Leon Stevens
Date: 2/15/2020 7:45:00 AM

Thank you.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 1/24/2020 1:36:00 PM

Powerful and succinct. And important. xomo

Leon Stevens
Date: 2/15/2020 7:46:00 AM

Thank you.

Leon Stevens
Date: 1/24/2020 3:23:00 PM

I wrote it after seeing so many people fleeing their homes and seeking safety all over the world.