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Her Story
by Marla L.
Tamar; caring and a strong
She is one we should recognize
Her story is one we should look back on and remember
Her Character
A person
She was
More than just a slave in this world
A weaver, a caregiver, a mother, a grandmother
Loyal, handy, sincere, and determined
This is an attempt to restore her history
Honor her identity
Give her a piece of recognition
Her Journey
On a boat to an unknown place
A place only certain people knew about
Not one she wanted or asked for
Guinea; her safe place, her homeland
Her Story
Tamar
Caregiver, weaver, mother, and grandmother
We hope she would be proud to accept these titles
Taken from Africa without a choice
No way out
Enslaved East Guilford (Madison)
Emancipated 1791
Her descendants and her contributions to others her legacy
Her Character, Her Journey, Her Story
Marla’s Statement:
I decided to write my poem about Tamar’s story (Her Story). I chose to headline each little line with either “Her Character,” “Her Journey,” or “Her Story.” The little lines contain the topic the headliner states (for example, Her character - A weaver, a caregiver, a mother, a grandmother). I learned a lot writing Her Story.
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