Student life of a Rohingya
RB Poem
March 13, 2013
Student life of a Rohingya
With a bulky application I head to the immigration to apply
Where bribery is a must to its reply
While waiting for its output Getting late for school input
Being branded as Bengali permitted 14 days only
Illegal 14 days after No extension rather but deportation further
Leaving my family behind in pains villagers in sorrows
Risky journey I start……..to University!
Offering salutations to authority across Suffering extortion in reality
My heart beat increases automatically While reaching Sittwe Shortly
Reporting official departments daily Passing nights deadly!
By car holding on its rusty rod University I go daily Bleeding in hands unfairly
No chance to sit in cars for being a Rohingya
Hearing KULLA from everyone meeting Though treating with warm greeting
In the classes sit I zip my lips fit raising no voice even a bit
Receive unbearable mockery Unusual flattery Modern day salivary
M’ subjected to Brutal persecution Mortal intimidation Total extortion
I drop my tears down on cheeks everywhere Weep in corners somewhere
For being a Rohingya………..
No rights of participating in sports suffering unhealthy life style on the spot
Suffer fascist Face racist in daily basis
We meet in silence Discuss for no violence Bearing in mind tolerance
I groan under suppression but Ignore all depression Being patient nothing mention
Sit for exams expecting no supplementary re-exams
Respect teachers providing some treasures & features
Bearing persecutions Complete my graduation with determination
Lack of national identification obtain no certifications upon completion!
I leave the university for good coming back of no mood
Shed a delightful tear for free of fears
Graduated in own nation working for United Nations with conditions
Finally in a position that shapes my attention back in education.
My message to the students is Live to Learn and Learn to Lead!
