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A poem to show the cruel horror of slavery,a dark period for a land of freedom. |
| Master said," its time girl". Best rag dress- with a hair curl. Back of the wagon,chain hand. Off to another mans land. On the block -stone cold feet. Been here before, feeling meek. Sold my children, on the fourth. Dont really have that many marks. A kind master-next folk with barbs. Auction man with a switch in hand. A mild tap, ale drinkers,with bats. Youll bring a fine price-SILVER. Teeth good-middle young age-a piller. Baby on the way-an extra bill. Muscle back ,to carry loads up hill. Silver!!! the best sale of the day. MASTER LOOKED-with a great spit. My eyes had a first tear. Thought they were gone after years. Down off the block-undo the chain lock. She's yours now -MISTER- good fill. A dollar extra auction man-ale and a dill. Into the wagon girl-whats your name? Dont like that- [SKINGAME]. THATS YOUR NEW NAME. |