Peel away the outer skin 

Open the atlas, drop a pin.

People stare as they pass by

Hijab covered downward shy.

Children on their way to school

A tirade of vitriol oh so cruel.

Trembling torment in their mind

Rejected maligned by all mankind.

Dare not speak in self defence

Years corralled, barbed wire fence.

Tearful tired of this tirade

Turn the corner so afraid.

Teach you now the Christian faith

Free you from your handcuffed state.

Respect the European way

Rethink Reform and you may stay.

©j.black (wordverse.me)