I am not seeking asylum

By Wenne Madyt Dengs

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With my complexion and my birth certificate

I am not seeking asylum

By my tribe and clan

I am not seeking asylum

Born to do what Sabbath De Yacouba does

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I am not seeking asylum

With my ready pen like Pen Ngong and proud like Pow James

I am not seeking asylum

With my tears flowing for the torn like tearz Ayuen

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I am not seeking asylum

It is mine and it always will be

I am not seeking asylum

As a son of a willing victim

I am not seeking asylum

With a hard hatred heart

I am not seeking asylum

I am a patriot like Manyang David Mayaar

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I am not seeking asylum

Happy and peaceful like Pageer-Malith Ajang De Kur

I am not seeking asylum

Son of a woman like me deserves manhood

I am not seeking asylum

You are excellent but you will be exiled

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I am not seeking asylum

I will not step out of my senses

Because I am not seeking asylum

I am not yawning like Yau Yau

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Because I am not seeking asylum

I am a freedom fighter like Isaiah Abraham

Because I am not seeking asylum

I was born to live in my own habitat

That is what I will not do to seek asylum in my own home

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Wenne Madyt Dengs ©2013

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PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.

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