Harriet Poem by Lucille Clifton

Harriet

Rating: 3.0


harriet
if i be you
let me not forget
to be the pistol
pointed
to be the madwoman
at the rivers edge
warning
be free or die
and isabell
if i be you
let me in my
sojourning
not forget
to ask my brothers
ain't i a woman too
and
grandmother
if i be you
let me not forget to
work hard
trust the Gods
love my children and
wait.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sylvia Frances Chan 19 June 2021

A simple but true pleasant read

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Sylvia Frances Chan 19 June 2021

Such a mesmerizxing poem, powerfullyworded.5 Stars Full!

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Edward Kofi Louis 18 June 2015

in my sojourning. Nice work.

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Colleen Courtney 15 May 2014

Another beautiful poem with a twist of wisdom at the closing. Nice!

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Faith Elizabeth Brigham 25 September 2005

Strong writing by poet as usual in this unique and profound piece.

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Lucille Clifton

Lucille Clifton

Baltimore, Maryland
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