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Edward S. Silvera (Edward Silvera), "Slaves" (1927)

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Slaves 

By Edward S. Silvera 

Trees are tall black slaves
Driven by the stinging whip
Of the cruel north wind;
And in the darkness of night
They sing sad soul songs
Like I used to sing
When I was a slave
Driven by the whip
Of the world.



Published in The Messenger, August 1927
 

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