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One Hope
April 5, 2012
Torn Apart
Ripped to shreds
The biggest hope
Is they won’t be dead
Under the ground
The whistle will blow
Sound of freedom
Will haunt their head
Their one goal
That has four letters
Their only goal
Their only hope
Their loved ones
May be torn apart
Their bodies will suffer
Agony will surround
Their every move
Freedom will forever
Whisper and intrude
© Catherine M., Bronx, NY
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This article has 6 comments.
SunnyDreams BRONZE said...
on Apr. 4 2013 at 7:30 pm
nice poem....
bearsfan654 SILVER said...
on Apr. 19 2012 at 8:47 pm
Great poem! This really opens MANY people's eyes to what happened to slaves before the end of the Civil War. The only thing I did not like was the rhythm. To me, it was rather inconsistent. Other than that, I love the poem!
InfinityandBeyond01 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 18 2012 at 8:47 pm
Wow. Excellent job! Slavery was and is a big issue in the world and I love how you put every word into real emotion describing salves. This is defiantly a five star my friend!
bloodroselove SILVER said...
on Apr. 14 2012 at 5:10 pm
i actually really like this poem. slavery was a huge issue and it still is in many places around the world. very good structure in the poem too. nice job!
