I am taking this opportunity to give a new perspective on my take of "homelessness." Traditionally we link homelessness with street dwellings. But let's stop and think for a second about persons who have homes but prefer to find comfort and security elsewhere? Perhaps they seek security further than out of their town or city, but in another country! Yes I am referring to asylum seekers.
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They say a rolling stone gathers no moss yet what if someone wants to 'gather moss' so to speak? A recent BBC film featured a young Afghan, refusing to join the Taliban and fight for his country. In order to escape the bitter persecution he faced, he sought asylum in Greece. His application, however, was rejected,and his fate was to be deported back to his home country. He refused to accept such fate and so he ran! Before the Greek authorities could get hold of him he ran to another European country. Again he tried for political asylum there, and just like in Greece, he was rejected and so he ran again. This unfortunate guy experienced this in succession in every country he went to. The documentary ended saying that he is still looking for a place to call home.But perhaps something a little closer to home. Did you know that, according to reports from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, over the past decade there were some 310 persons seeking asylum in Trinidad and Tobago? Indeed! On the other hand, what about locals seeking asylum internationally? Well I invite you to follow this link to a local newspaper to continue reading about what led to Auburn Mason's plea to the UK Embassy after his 2 children were murdered, and what was the outcome of his story...
http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,82736.html
But for others, maybe the following picture may make some feel nostalgic, or unfortunately bring back bad memories of their, perhaps, hopeful visit there...
And finally a link to my colleague's blog on her take of my title "A Place to Call Home"
I like the article link very much. Thanks for that.
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