Oluwagbemisola O. Lawal - Beyond Borders
Beyond Borders
Oluwagbemisola O. Lawal
Description
This collection of poems titled "Beyond Borders" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of migration, the challenges and opportunities, and the hope and despair accompanying it. The poems in this collection speak to the illegality of illegal migration, the dangers of irregular migration and the vulnerability of smuggled migrants at risk of abuse and exploitation.The collection also delves into the nuances of asylum, exploring justified and unjustified asylum requests using powerful imagery and evocative language, the poems appeal to judges who decide on asylum cases. "Beyond Borders" is a powerful and timely collection of poems that speak on contemporary political issues and the deep longing for a better life. It reminds us that our common humanity will always transcend borders in a world that seeks to erect barriers and divide us.