The bell is silent
a remnant of the past
from a time of slavery
when lots were cast
The fate of a woman
landed her on a plantation
ringing the bell everyday
praying for salvation
It occurred to her
that with each toll
a message was conveyed
with a goal
Listening carefully
she learned the routine
devising a plan
to defeat the regime
With the help of many
a train was formed
changing the destiny of others
the bell would warn
Carefully calculated
freedom entered the land
using the war as cover
the sound of the bell was grand
Many experienced freedom
however there was a price to pay
the woman remained in bondage
till her dying day
While dying
she looked to the sky
the stars welcomed her home
freedom would not be denied
Time marches on
her sacrifice remembered
the bell remains a symbol
of all who were delivered
copyright 2024 Debbie Pierce
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Beautiful memorial.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Amazing and so, so good Debbie! I really liked this!
Thank you. I often think of how fate and free will are connected. It makes for some interesting stories. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!