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I have a slavery folktale of my own I am Mae Rock, and I was once a slave Always taught being black you must behave How did I get the name Mae Rock? I was named for Unbreakable, Unstoppable and Strong as a Solid Rock The Plantation owner named me that for that very reason I would often rebel after being beaten and refused the plantation ways I knew I had to getaway During those slavery years, you would find me reading the word and praying morning, Noon and night One slavery night, I tried to escape I crossed the river that was in South Carolina on state line heading for North Carolina Ever so close leading to the North When morning came, the plantation owner discovered I was gone They had their dogs to track my scent and foot prints, but because I went through the river, they loss total track of me I was determined to never go back to the plantation nor slavery live again Sometimes I would tire, but knew I had to push on with all inner strength I could muster The Lord guided me throughout my journey I met fellow slaves along the way In my Southern Draw is all I knew I encouraged the other slaves to make their way North and escape to Freedom Mae Rock’s words were, “You have to live and breathe as any person walking this Godly Earth. The Heavenly skies spells “Freedom”. The ways of the oppressed plantation owners could no longer being tolerated” Suddenly a crack of Thunder, Flash of Lightning came along with the pouring rain and a rush of the mighty winds It was decreed at that very moment that all slaves had to be free It was as if that was God’s decree, and he had spoken Freedom came loud and strong All the slaves knew where they belonged Head North for a better life Mighty and true Success in pursue Mae Rock’s Legacy for generations to come, “Live out your dreams with spirit and destiny. Be true to yourself and to others. Don’t ever be silent, but always vocal. Time will come in your favor, but you must believe” A Slavery Folk song says “Dance before the Lord as he is the melody through circumstance, and breaks all barriers. Enrich your mind and voice on one accord. It’s assurance that comes from the Lord”
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