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"Remember Me" 

Benedicta Pokua

 

Remember me, for I was once the slave who was kept in a cage

Remember me, for I was the one who warned the younger generation about the white man

Remember Me! For I was whipped and stipped for not replying to the name that was given to

me

Remember Me! For I was forced to be separated from my mammy and pappy

Remember Me! For I needed to be at the plantation from 5 in the morning to 9 at night

REMEMBER ME! For without me, you will forget the past

"Beauty"

Benedicta Pokua

 

The wind blows

As her fluffy afro flows

People stare as the young girl combs her hair.

Beauty is what she's called as the people glare.

Sounds from the north and east scream BEAUTY!!

Because of her big fluffy hair.

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