Wild Cat Settlements - Phenomena In Palestine Poem by Chris Lane

Radical squatters spearhead a movement
When they take the initiative
To confiscate other peoples established
Lands or Residences

This they consider a duty
Whilst treading, not so fearfully
Knowing that such a strategy
Will ultimately be seen as security

This Wildcat Settlement concept
Considered a wilderness taming project
Faces stiff resistance - because
The wilderness is occupied

When eviction comes
The squatters stand perplexed
Seeing themselves as innocent victims
Being repulsed from their settlements

Wildcat retribution “Payback”
A Slash and burn technique
Brightly lit is the dark night
When Wildcats are in retreat

© Calac