Out from the shadow of bondage
Harriet Tubman emerged
a Moses of her people
a conductor on the Underground Railroad
Stood up to cruelty witnessed
the weight of two-pound injustice meted out
her head
bore the brunt
the scar
etched into her mind
resistance
a lifetime of headaches and narcolepsy endured
Marriage, a clandestine act for slaves
still, she wed John Tubman
took his last name
with newfound strength
took her mother’s first name
declared herself Harriet
Harriet Tubman
a name echoing through the corridors of freedom
Taken to the Underground Railroad
a frequent traveler through its undercover tracks
escaped the chains
defied the bounty on her
freedom
Fluent in bird calls
a symphony of liberation
she waded through swampy marshes
where depth eluded sight
her expertise in nature
a compass to liberty
Botany, geography, astronomy, herbal lore, wildlife biology
encased in her survival
Harriet Tubman
a force of nature
her legacy now guides
bids others through
the uncharted paths of
freedom
A 1-year-old girl walking towards the outstretched hand of a mural of Harriet Tubman.
Photo taken by Jen Logan.
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Love that you love it Ace
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Nice share!
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You have such a poetic talent, Dawn, for going deeper with meaningful subjects. I appreciated learning more about the courageous Harriet Tubman through your lines. 👏🏻
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Thanks Michele. I really appreciate your comment. my aim is to use the “softness” of poetry as an entry point to talk to deep social, political issues without being off putting. It’s a delicate balance and your comment affirms that I’m striking that balance well. Thanks my friend. Appreciate it. 🙏🏽💗🙏🏽
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You are welcome, Dawn. Your goal is a meaningful one. Best wishes. I am honored to contribute in any way, even if it is through affirming comments. 💗
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Love it!!!! Love it. Love it!!!!!
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What a poignant message and tribute to a phenomenal woman sistah queen! She said she could have saved and freed so many more if only they wanted and were willing to go! 🙏🏽💖🙏🏽
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I know. Even under the horrors and atrocities of slavery, the fear of the unknown was stronger still.
Big hug queen Kym 💗🙏🏽💗
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You’re spot on Dawn. Now, however, is not the time to throw in the towel girlfriend! 🤦🏻♀️💖🤗
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You know it my friend. You know it.
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🤜🏼🤛🏼
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Well-penned, Dawn! She was an incredible woman, strength beyond compare. Great mural, too. 👏🏼
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Absolutely Eliza!!!! And the mural was part of the muse for this piece. Thanks for stopping by. As always, I appreciate it. Cheers 💗🙏🏽💗
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This is beautiful, Dawn. I love reading about Harriet Tubman, and this is no exception. The photo of the child going toward Harriet Tubman’s outreached hand speaks to my heart.
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I loved this picture too. It very much inspired the piece. Thanks for dropping in Kymber. Appreciate you. 💗🙏🏽💗
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Another inspiring story. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks so much Sadje. As always, I appreciate you. Cheers 💗🙏🏽💗
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You’re most welcome
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OMG, Dawn. This is a seriously profound homage to the remarkable legacy of Harriet Tubman, celebrating her courage and resilience in guiding others to freedom. Fan-friggin’-tastic.
~David
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Hey there David. There you go again —affirming with your comments. Absolutely love it. Appreciate you. Thanks so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Thank you, Dawn, for writing a beautiful tribute to Harriet Taubman, the woman revere.
Joanna
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Absolutely, revere is the word. The image really helped to inspire the piece. Thanks for dropping by. Cheers 🙏🏽💗🙏🏽
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You are welcome!
Joanna
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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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