
Welcome back to the Exploration Challenge!
PROMPT 140
The theme for this week is
Juneteenth
Going by the dictionary, it is
“a holiday celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US.”
I would take it ahead to celebrate emancipation or liberation of any kind – physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.
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Cut the chain and set me free
Lift the bonds of servitude imposed
For centuries I have been humbled
Held in captivity and used, abused
You think I am not your equal
Not fit to sit on the same table as you
You still segregate if only in your minds
Call me black or brown with distrust in your heart
My character blackened for many many years
Bear the fruit of the label I today reluctantly wear
I may appear free but invisible chains
Still bind my progress in this so-called fair world
Cut my chains and set me free
For real
It is time
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I did not know about this.
Thanks for the info and for highlighting this issue that still exists in this so called civilised world.
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I didn’t know about this day or it’s significance but I totally understand the tyranny which the people have suffered even when “slaves” were set free.
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Very intense ! A strong message !
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Thank you so much! Appreciate your thoughts
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“I may appear free but invisible chains
Still bind my progress in this so-called fair world”
These lines say it all, Sadje! Well penned.
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Thanks a lot Punam. This is so close to my heart.
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Indeed! You are so welcome.
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Thanks 😊
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Amen.
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Thanks 🙏
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I didn’t about this day either. This was a very powerful piece, Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Shweta. I didn’t either. Thanks to Reena for educating us all.
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A very powerful poem!
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Thanks my friend
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You are welcome.
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😍
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