Her desperation
is real, solid and pungent
alive and painful
Her days no longer
relaxing, no escape from
terrible shadows
As air thickens, I
try to imagine never
being truly free
Comprehension fades,
fear invades reality
my reality
Frustration, anger
confusion, no solution
it seems so unfair
If I could have one
wish today, I'd sweep her up
her daughter too and
we would fly away
somewhere sunny, no more fear
or glances behind
I can't take her though
and today the system shows
inability
Her desperation
won't end here, all I can do
is pray for mercy
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