Bilha Pierre
English III
11’1
Mr.Fiorni
Answer…
Did my birth certificate come with a receipt?
I was sold against my will
Working day after day no pay no way to escape
This my life as it was my mothers
A lineage of suppression a history of abuse
Pregnant without a choice
My voice just a distant whisper
For to reproduce for those I produce hard labor for
Why me?
Why single me out?
How could you force me to bring in a soul that I could not care for?
Where can I receive help?
I certainly can't rely on my master for help or even sympathy
Multiple kids, one job, no pay
How is this possible?
Help has arrived
What a prayer that has been answered
Very seldom an opportunity I must take it
What a brave group of people to put they're life on the line
Finally an answer
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Very powerful verse here, Bilha. Your poem has a really nice flow to it...powerful use of line breaks and phrasing. One thing to consider might be how some of your longer lines seem to break with the overall rhythm of the poem, I wonder whether or not others feel this as well.
ReplyDeleteI like the concept of a question and answer as the overall premise of the poem. Nice writing.