The Immigrant

Seeking solace. 
Seeking a home.

The immigrant finds,

Rotten prejudice. 
Fungal anger.  

The immigrant,

alone, hoping for,

A solitary chance. 

To belong. 

The immigrant,

alone, always,

An outside entity. 
Eternal outcast. 

A viral threat. 
A reeking odour. 

The immigrant,

ever alone,

and alone knowing,
that no place exists,

but that lost home. 

From: 
afzaljhb@gmail.com




ABOUT THE POET ~
Afzal Moolla was born in Delhi, India while his parents were in exile, fleeing Apartheid South Africa. , He then travelled wherever his parent's work took them and he still feels that he hasn't stopped travelling. , Afzal works and lives in Johannesburg, South Africa and shares his literary musings with his most strident critic - his 12 year old cat. 


Last updated July 14, 2015