restless is Portugal

Restless is Portugal 

There is mayhem in Paradise
the citizens of Lisbon are tired of the bother
and street fighting, where knives are used by
migrants 
Gang fights, robbery, and shop theft is a daily 
Matter, the police work double shifts 
Most of the incomers are from Pakistan and
Bangladesh, where Portugal once had a colony
The democratic socialists ask for calm
It was under their rules letting in people who 
Have no work, congregate in the streets 
harassing passers-by
A problem caused when a country takes in 
too many migrants that  can’t be absorbed
 into the population
 it is not helpful when migrants 
Are Islam followers demanding the right 
to practice their Islamic faith
Portugal is a staunchly catholic country 
her people are angry at migrants and politicians
Alike, those who sleep need to wake up before 
It is too late to find a peaceful solution 
The Jews in Lisbon marched also intimating
the knew a thing or two two
wishing the demonstrators peace and prosperity
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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