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The Amistad Mutiny

...The Amistad Mutiny Slavery, a dirty word no matter how it’s pronounced: Abducted and herded to the slave fortress of Lomboko1 for trade. To be tossed in chains below deck on the Po......

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Categories: gangplanks, africa, america, history, racism,
Form: Verse

Odyssey From Africa 11f

...Chapter 11 The Island Kingdom (f, continued...) Near the north-most cape they passed, there Lay the kingdom’s foremost city By the name of Cannabarro Here was found the royal palace Of Ptole......

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Categories: gangplanks, adventure, africa, history, mythology,
Form: Narrative

Columns and Ranks, Fog of War Intermingled

...Standing straight in columns and ranks, Heads newly shaved by the barber, Carrying guns loaded with blanks: New recruits after Pearl Harbor. (Our foes wait in their well-defended lair,) ......

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Categories: gangplanks, beach, death, england, history,
Form: Quatern

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Columns and Ranks

...Columns and Ranks (20140925) Standing straight in columns and ranks, Heads newly shaved by the barber, Carrying guns loaded with blanks: New recruits after Pearl Harbor. The Generals inspect......

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Categories: gangplanks, death, england, eulogy, loss,
Form: Quatern