Keep the ship asail, boy
For one day you shall die
Beneath the whip & chains, boy
Your soul shall surely cry
How dare you break those Shackles, boy!
Your slavery is your duty!
Get back down under decks, boy!
This is pure mutiny!
"Why do you throw me over, boy!"
"Cos, with freedom, boy, there comes much joy!"
Definitely could be longer lol. But that's the challenge!
I agree with both Kevin and Ursula, Stephen. Pure class!
You met the challenge... and then some! 😀
<Deleted User> (32907)
Sat 7th May 2022 23:35
This brings to life the tale of a slave aboard a ship at sea, and the rhythm suggests a seafaring song. It also tells a story. Well done! 👍🙌
(I agree with Kevin's message, you are also a storyteller like myself! )
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Stephen Atkinson
Sun 8th May 2022 16:14
Thank you very much for your flattering comments Ursula & Kevin! And yes I suppose Kevin, if history had been different the modern world could have been completely different. Better or worse? We can never know!
And thank you John! Glad it's worthy to join the other excellent freedom poems! 👏