Martha Ako wrote her poem “Boat of Destiny” for Refugee Week, before she heard about the terrible sinking of this boat with an estimated 500 lives lost, including 100 children. The passengers were fleeing war, conflict and persecution in Afghanistan, Egypt, Pakistan, Palestine, and Syria, trying to reach Europe.
Poetry & Writing
The Magical Dust of Hope: Poetry by Aruni McShane
Once upon a timeIn a faraway landWhere cliffs stand stillThe ships rest and harbour Where birds sing songsThe earth evergreens Where black, white, brownAre known as one colourThere was a motherCame … Continue reading The Magical Dust of Hope: Poetry by Aruni McShane
Pain: Poetry by Aruni McShane
Pain is like winter, cold and bleakImmigrant is a bare treeTo survive it shook offall the leaves of hope leaving only dismay. Pain is the baby's toyBaby throws it for pleasureMother keeps picking … Continue reading Pain: Poetry by Aruni McShane
SASSY SASS: Poetry by Dr. T. M. Ako
SASSY SASS Engulfed in our meeknessWe all strive to redeemOur lost glories and pain.Dark shades and memoriesPull us to convergeTo heal and to dine.We share the fruits of mankindAnd feel … Continue reading SASSY SASS: Poetry by Dr. T. M. Ako
Thank You to SASS: Poetry by Alhaji Kamara
Alhaji Kamara has written a poem called 'Thank You to SASS', in his book Afromantic. Alhaji has been part of Swansea Asylum Seekers Support for nearly 20 years. He lives … Continue reading Thank You to SASS: Poetry by Alhaji Kamara
No Friends But the Mountains
For Refugee Week 2022, our Hafan Books project has created showing of this wonderful short film, composed of Kurdish voices and Welsh animation, made by Shahsavar, Lucy and Tom. The … Continue reading No Friends But the Mountains
Hafan Books
EVENT cancelled on Thursday 26 May - due to clash with Swansea Poetry Slam. Hafan Books (the publishing project allied with Swansea Bay Asylum Seekers Support Group) will be at the … Continue reading Hafan Books
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