Vignette- the Harbinger
On a slave ship Phillis came
adpoting her owner's name,
learning English & latin brought her fame-
Serfdom did not become her curse
Dedicating words to President George in verse.
Tribute to Philli Whealtley(1753-84) considered to be the first successful black poet writing in
English.Her anthology 'Poems on Various subjects' published London 1773
Copyright © Brian Strand | Year Posted 2010
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