(Our) enemy is really ‘the numbers’ in any situation, where our voice is drowned by those who outnumber us, who make us feel bad about who we are, how we feel, especially how we put so much into question, and seek depth and intensity in the way we engage with the world—something that often ends up irritating everyone around us.

Poets are invited to submit their work for the poetry video competition. So: use your smartphone or work with a videographer to record your poetry and head over to Refugee Poetry for information on how to apply and submit.