Photo taken by my friend @ exhibit in Delaware, summer 2014.
Writing 101 Day 5 Freedom
From the big house to the White House with no politics involved. Thousands of our ancestors fought and died for freedom.
Thousands more died with twisted minds, and bleeding hearts.
From shackles on the hands and feet, to slave torture… that hideous obstruction around the head and neck called a metal mask. Was that supposed to stop the mind from thinking about running away to a place, or a space, to live in freedom? Hell no!
But really what do I know? I can merely speculate. Slaves were property. This is what was meant by Harriet Tubman when she said “I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.”
But I don’t think they ever killed Jim Crow, and he now begins to grow.
He’s branching out in other ways, be wise of his many akas!
10:41 PM
Vera Robinson © 2015
Everyone is Welcome! 
Dec 10, 2015 @ 22:46:00
yes, indeed…when we shackle the mind we have truly lost our ability to be free…and, yes, it seems our modern modes of communication has shone it’s light on the growing problem of racism (which, unfortunately, has never been squashed)…
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 22:48:20
So sad, for no other reason than ignorance.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 22:49:50
yes, it is very sad…
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 22:53:35
😦 I love all good people. I don’t
see color.
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Dec 10, 2015 @ 22:58:11
Likewise
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 00:52:59
Powerful, Ms. Vee.
Goodnight, wise Poetess.
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 08:37:05
Good morning! Thank you Eric. ☺❤
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 02:05:18
Such deep and strong words. I love your powerful voice!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 08:38:22
Thank you so much! ☺✌Blessings and peace.
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 02:40:38
Very strong quote. A case of mental slavery and indeed Jim Crow may very well not be dead.
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 08:42:30
Thank you for your comment. Blessings and peace.
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 10:40:53
You are most welcome. Regards 🙂
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 10:42:24
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 10:53:58
You too Ms Vee 🙂
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 02:50:20
Amazingly strong words, Vera.
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 08:46:20
Thank you Richard! Emotions overcame me. Blessings and peace. ☺✌
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 10:22:05
I bet they did. 🙂
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 10:24:11
Have a great weekend!
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 10:24:53
You too 🙂
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Dec 11, 2015 @ 10:25:31
😊
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 06:46:35
A deep and wise post as usual Ms Vee… Love to you this christmastime, hope you’re getting into the festive season spirit… love Barbara x
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 16:46:49
Thank you Barbara! I attended an annual Xmas party last night. I’m in the spirit. Blessings, peace, and love to you.☺
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