This poem was written to express solidarity with the millions of refugees and stateless people of the world. By Mohammad Hasan Translated by Rukhsana R. Chowdhury Whether one is a city dweller or a villager Citizenship is essential Whether one is rational or remains immature Whether one is blessed or stays deprived Everyone must be aware Citizenship is essential Whether one is a migrant dweller Or a son of the soil All hearts have conviction Citizenship is essential Surrounded by crisis of the new century Chaos and turmoil everywhere Citizen is in search of Citizenship Citizenship is essential 7