Poem - A Displaced Mind, Poet - Abdu Rahman

 

A Displaced Mind

Abdu Rahman

Imagine you are born in a country,

Where your forefathers lived,

But you are called illegal immigrant,

And then you are made stateless.

Imagine there's no hope for life.

It's better to die than endlessly cry.

Seeing only brutality in exile,

Not a single soul going the extra mile.

Imagine all the people surviving for today,

But all their dreams of tomorrow are ruined.

Enduring suffering for decades,

And even deprived of basic human needs.

Imagine all your possessions are looted.

You are marginalized, empty handed.

But you’re not the only dreamer on a quest,

For a peaceful world where all are blessed.

Short bio:

Abdu Rahman was born on June 8, 2000, in the Maung Daw township of the Rakhine state of Myanmar (formerly Burma).

His roots trace back to devoted parents, Mr. Monir Ahamad, an Arabic teacher, and Mrs. Anwar Begum, the daughter of a headmaster.

He is a published & astute poet, student, humanitarian worker and a passionate educator. He has authored two poetry books, First book, " Rohingya Odyssey" Second book, " Warrior's verse "And Many of his poems have been published in the international anthologies, magazines and websites.

His poetry continues to serve as a powerful beacon in advocating for the rights of the Rohingya people, reminding the world of their existence and worth. Through his evocative words, has given a voice to the voiceless and reignited the flicker of hope within countless hearts and eternal reflection of resilience.

Childhood dreams, laughter, and the loving embrace of devoted parents defined Abdu's early life. Tragedy struck in 2016-2017 in the form of religious persecution and genocide. It shattered the tranquility of his world, and claimed the lives of his parents. Orphaned and forced to flee his birthplace, Abdu, along with the Rohingya community, sought refuge in Bangladesh.

However, solace proved elusive for Abdu as he was without his parents at a very tender period in his life, and his harrowing journey would have been less arduous if they were at his side.

Abdu had to grow up, become the provider for his siblings. Still though, the cherished memories of his parents keep him going. His mother, a compassionate soul who shared sobering truths about this dusky world, remains his guiding spirit.

Up until now, Abdu has resided at Cox's Bazaar, the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh but today, he embarks on another perilous journey to Indonesia, marking a significant step in his ongoing journey for revolution, and freedom from hardship.