A Conversation At Patmos

While the slaves worked the
field and prayed the days of labor were
coming to a halt; from good ole caeser
who ruled with an iron hand.
Nights of silence was like spring and
the mornings torment.
During work a roman soldier passed
with a bucket of water and a sponge
to drink it down
John was just dicussing the subject
of compassion, and how Christ taught
about love and unity.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
January 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Sad the way that people have been treated...People of all races..Glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon.Give me another thing to be thankful for _a certain amount of freedom...Sara
Freeman Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 10:52 AM
"About love and unity." There won't ever be much unity without it Derrick. Enjoyed your poem. Agape, Moses
Burton Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Why does everyone forget to capitalize Africa. ;0 thank you guys for your warm comments.
Hilliker Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 1:44 PM
An interesting poem, Derrick. Thanks for sharing.
Culverhouse Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 2:10 PM
thought provoking write...I saw a historical show on pbs about a slave ship from africa that the slaves over thru then wrecked the ship. It is hard to believe there was slavery. I saw on the news that every 2 minutes in Atlata, GA a child is placed into sexual slavery/prostitution. 70 miles from my house. tragic!!
Neels Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 11:52 AM
The slaves never forgot God's teachings even when they were at their wit's ends.. Something we need to be reminded off.. Beautiful write Derrick.. Hope your day is going great ;) Wilma
Devonshire Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Quite a bit of irony in this clever "conversation" between the slaves. They received such little compassion, but still recalled the teachings of Christ on love and unity. You really have a great technique/style, Derrick! Love, Carolyn
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