Illegal

I was born in a poor country.
A country torn by conflict and war.
It was hard to survive.
After I left school, I could find no job
and so, I decided to emigrate.

I chose a Western country
because it was peaceful
and it seemed to offer a future.

But the future looks difficult here too.
I am considered illegal
because I have no official papers.

Why am I illegal?
I want to have a future
in a peaceful country
A country that respects human rights
and that allows its people to live a decent life.

Why am I illegal?
I am doing my best to respect the laws.
I want a job and I am willing to pay taxes.

I am sure that in the eyes of Peace,
I am not illegal at all.
Peace knows I respect the Law.
The Law of Peace and Humanity.