In the land of chaos, women bow their heads
The frayed tapestries of dignity, hide not only
another beating, but a myriad of emotions
None of which are pleasant, but all of which have been taught
to be necessary in order to succeed in this patriarchal system
which knows no limits to cruelty
They wonder- will they be the cadavers this patriarchy violently demands?
Yet they hold it all together for their children
The children…..

In the land of chaos, the impoverished and oppressed are forgotten
as their nations’ boast a spectacular blaze of colour
dominated by tones of emerald and scarlet, to attract
the millions of tourists who will exploit
the culture, history and people of the land
Not to mention the children…….
The children…….

In the land of chaos, the ignorant tell stories and joke about
brief stints behind bars due to foolish behaviour and bad decisions
While the innocent spend years locked up for nothing other than
seeking asylum, seeking safety for themselves and their families
Their children…..
Children…….
Statistically, 50% of the world’s refugees are children
Children…….

In the land of chaos, the privileged are untouchable and far removed
from the daily struggles and suffering of everyone else
They are swept up by their ignorance and selfishness,
kept occupied by petty indiscretions and minor matters
In the land of chaos, the very essence of human nature
Has, for far too long, allowed and encouraged this chaos to continue
In turn, this land has continued to be the land of chaos
But if there has a been a time for change, that time is now
And if there’s ever been a reason for change
That reason is the children
The children……