Tuesday, 29 January 2013

"Amazing Grace" haiku chain




Think of all those slaves
And the fortunes made from them
Who were the humans?

The free men taken 
From their homes in Africa
Or the slave-owners?

Oh amazing grace
For the life and service of
William Wilberforce





Copyright © Res JFB 29th January 2013
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  1. Soma27 February 2013 at 09:13

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    1. Res's Writing and Poetry2 March 2013 at 08:33

      Thanks Phill, just picked this one up. I enjoyed that!

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    2. Res's Writing and Poetry2 March 2013 at 08:37

      Damnit, I pressed the wrong button!
      My friend Soma posted a link to the lovely spiritual "Amazing Grace"
      http://youtu.be/-F87AZ40EwQ

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