Illegal Immigration

I came to this country without papers, admits the illegal alien
But I did not steal the land of the people who were here
Nor plunder your houses nor rape your squaws
Nor wage war on your tribe nor exterminate your people
As did your valorous forefathers...
I guess that makes me illegal.
We came from far and near, you and I
But I seek not to destroy your Gods
Nor to liberate your souls
Nor civilize ye savages
As did your learned forefathers...
I guess that makes me illegal.
We came uninvited, you and I
Fleeing poverty and oppression
But I brought no slaves
And I brought no guns
To ease my life in this nation...
I guess that makes me illegal.