Harriet: Rebel of the Underground Railroad.
A Juneteenth tribute to Harriet Tubman.
In a time where Black Americans needed resolution, Harriet Tubman stood at the forefront of revolution.
For decades she had to watch her people bathe in pain and created a way to escape the pain.
She looked up to the Heavens and the father she trust, because obtaining freedom was a definite must.
Looking at her chances she knew doubt was here, but told herself "I'm gonna make it out of here, without a doubt or fear".
Being treated as property doesn't fit me and when I leave this horrible place I'll take my family with me.
Not just the ones who share my mother's face, but also my sisters and brothers in race.
She knew as a child that she would live life as a slave, but made a promise not to die as a slave.
She also knew that she would lead other slaves to freedom in time and made sure to never leave them behind.
Harriet had a head wound that gave her premonitions that she said came from the Heavens that led her on her mission.
On the road to this revolution and fighting back came a unified front led by both Whites and Blacks.
To this day we thank her for the courage she gave. In her heart she was brave and many lives did she save from the chains of a slave.
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Joe Patterson
Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.
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Comments (8)
Powerful and strong - she was a great woman with a profound story!
Powerful and so full of emotion. Well done :)
I felt your love, appreciation, and respect for her through your words. Beautifully done!
I love the personal touch you put into this poem. It as if you were talking about a personal friend or family member. You made Harriet Tubman relatable on a personal level. Great work.
Fantastic!!! 💖💕
I really liked how the writer spoke of Harriet Tubman, as if she were a personal friend of his, this allowed me to feel the softness of this woman.
a warm salute to such iron lady.
I would love to include this in the magazine's upcoming Juneteenth special! Let me know what you think. Link to the mag in my profile. <3 Cheers!