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In the waning darkness of predawn, they trundle off to work Hearing the sound of the cock crow, time stamps another day in the life of a slave Going off to work in the cotton fields, or to gather the sugar cane ... and other fruitful things On this day, they get relief from the heat by a cool morning rain With downcast eyes, and saying nary a word, the pain in their souls were clearly heard As the rain comes down harder, and silent tears rise up to the heavens, prayers not empty are received The promise of salvation is delivered swiftly Thunder speaks with a mighty sound, lightning answers with a gavel pound And all the slaves fall on their knees to the ground as the tremors abound Then the earth opens up, and the plantation house falls in Swallowing up the masters of oppression Servants of the house were warned to flee in a frightening dream last night To flee quickly once the rain descends in the morning Voices of praise are mingled with the tumultuous, atmospheric rage ... For on this day, freedom comes with the unlocking of the slaver's cage
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