‘Even the dogs have a better life’ said a 17 year old Syrian refugee currently living in The Jungle camp in Calais in a news interview today.

Even the dogs get the crumbs:
A warm hearth, food and love.
Even the dogs are valued more,
Receive care, get exercise.
Even the dogs are treated better
Than some human beings:
From baskets and biscuits
To tuxedos, treats and toys,
fancy dress costumes and games:
Some dogs have all the luck.

We who walk dogs need to walk a day in your shoes.
We who sit at the table need to consider what life is like under the table.

Table-wise God,
Change us to people
Who warmly give refuge rather than reject the refuge seekers.