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Aftermath

It was the selfish men who tore the country apart, For they had no love for Lincoln nor people at heart. A line called Mason Dixon was keeping both sides apart, And in 1861, the Civil War battles began to start. In 1865, a peace mandate was finally brought in, But Black's down in the South had not forgotten. It was the end of slavery and elite slave trade plottin', When former slaves told their masters, "Go pick your own damn cotton".

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Bill Baker

Date: 2/24/2024 9:07:00 PM

A good history lesson in this one, Hilda. Thanks for sharing it with us. You poet friend in Texas, Bill

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/24/2024 10:26:00 PM

Thank you. I keep writing. Stay tuned.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/17/2024 3:37:00 PM

I remember that Lincoln was willing to compromise as long as slavery was not extended to some of the territories. The South would not accept that settlement. There was a huge economic force and wealth at stake, which is no excuse. The struggle continues.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/17/2024 5:13:00 PM

I haven't read books on Lincoln, though I should. I have read: "Up From Slavery". There are all kinds of prejudice and slavery.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/13/2024 1:26:00 PM

We can be slaves to idess and sheep in follwing the thoughts of others, thus keeps us small. American slavery did end. But currently,one party pretends it still exista. Why! To get votes.I taught about the Civil War..it did end, panagiota. South Frica has slavery, yes.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/13/2024 1:35:00 PM

Thank you for your response. I dislike slavery in all forms, including corporate. It is a blessing to be free.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/13/2024 1:07:00 AM

Good history lesson. Sometimes I wonder if slavery still exists.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/13/2024 7:43:00 AM

Yes, slavery still exists in many forms. At least, America no longer trades for goods or money in exchange for people that are designated as property. Monday is Martin Luther King Day.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/12/2024 3:47:00 PM

this is a powerful poem that draws attention to the injustice of slavery and the tragic Civil War. An appropriate creation given that MLK day is on the horizon. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/12/2024 3:48:00 PM

Thank you for your comment.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 1/12/2024 9:42:00 AM

Oh, this is quite a deep and powerful write, dear Hilda.. History keeps repeating itself and it results that "It was the selfish men who tore the country apart".. In many cases and many parts of the world too.. Although, I'm not aware of these instances, with details, but you really wrote it so well.. Sending you love & light ~

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/12/2024 10:07:00 AM

Thank you. It is a little heavy, but this being close to Martin Luther King's birthday, I thought it would be a good poem for his remembrance.

Joseph May

Date: 1/12/2024 3:30:00 AM

Great history lesson Hilda, your first line may still hold true today

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/12/2024 3:46:00 PM

I agree, Joseph...still holds true today...and the power elite are still trying to enslave anyone of any race that it can..

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/12/2024 6:37:00 AM

Thank you.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/12/2024 1:06:00 AM

A very powerful poem dear Hilda, i see this happening still today in some countries. I am not very well aware or into politics, but i enjoyed reading this, hope your day is going well. Sending you light always

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/12/2024 6:37:00 AM

Thank you, Ink. I tried to write a poem that somehow relates to Martin Luther King Jr. since his day is coming on Mondsy.