Melting Out of Slavery

In the beginning, there was little hope working the slaves, and they had to cope without rights. That was their plight. Freedom for them was not real Until after the civil war, then they received a deal. they thought freedom was in sight. That was their plight. The civil rights activist, did it in a passive manner with a collective effort, by the raising of a banner, And they never gave up the fight That was their plight. They melted with the rest and proved they could do their best. By letting others see the light That was their plight. Next they become totally freed because they fought, and made a plead. That the sky is the limit, so now they can take flight. That is their plight.