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I am happy to share with all of your readers something very special Madeline wrote this school year. This poem went to district in a contest. The theme she had to write about was (What courage means to
you). I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. Madeline says that the poems explains everything you need to know. Introductions are not needed. I will tell you this ....quilts hanging on the line was a signal for slaves to come in and seek safety. Now saying that you will understand the rest.
Best Regards, Proud Dad
I
steady myself to keep from yelping
The
nervous beat of my heart is not helping
I
grab my sleeping mat
I’m
as steady as a cat.
My
bible in hand
I
pray for a free land.
The
path is narrow
I’m
as fast as an arrow.
My
poor bare feet
The
rain is sleet.
I
lie down and weep
To
scared to sleep.
I
hear heavy boots coming
Running
and yelling
This
may be the end…. no telling.
I
run to the beat of my heart
No
end and no start.
The
voices grow faint
The
hearing of saint.
A
glow so warm
No
cause for alarm.
Just
about to wilt
And
I see a quilt.
My
brown hands and face
Now
glow like lace.
I
know not to worry.
I
won’t need to hurry.
The
clue of help
To
a house of love
And
protection to hide.
Until
the next run on
The
Underground Railroad.
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