![]() Freed SlavesA Poem by An Enigmatic Mystique![]() This is about Haiti's history and its current state today. it is also about the brave people descended from Haiti's freed slaves and their continuing fight for Haiti's continued existence.![]() In Haiti, the African slaves were
not free. They were oppressed by European masters,
in the 19th century. They were beaten until they were
bloodied, whipped into servitude. The slave owners did not free them,
referred to slaves with slurs that were crass and crude. The slaves were not human to them,
they were only their property. In 1803, the revolt succeeded, the slaves
became free. Toussaint freed them, with his
armies, and for freedom they fought. The freed slaves revolted against
their captured, and independence was what they thought. The freed slaves had finally won, gaining
their own land and home. But their independence soon turned
soured, as nation debts had come. France would not let their slaves
be truly free, they were still under their thrall. Haiti was forced to pay taxes to
France, long after the revolution’s revolutionary call. For freedom, for equality, which
ultimately rang on deaf ears, As the French would not listen to
Haiti’s desire to freedom, despite the freed slaves’ tears. As time went on, Haiti enjoyed the
prosperity granted to them by Toussaint. But overtime, they were slowly
harried by white slavery’s taint. As the centuries wore on, Haiti
became infested by poverty. Despite everything they had been
through, the freed slaves fought to stay free. Papa Doc and Baby Doc, ruthless
dictators, took over the land. Spreading blood and despotism all
over Haiti’s ground and sand. As time went on, Haiti became more
independent, but was hounded by political intrigue. With Haiti being infested with
crime and gangs, many politicians were out of their league. When it came to fixing this failed
state, made of slaves fighting to keep their freedom. A brilliant country of freed
slaves, now a broken kingdom. But Toussaint would have still
wanted his people to fight to stay free. Even if he saw his state flounder
in despotism, criminal gangs, and hostility. Many world organizations have
united with Haitians to help saved Haiti. Haiti’s people still fight to keep
their freedom, for they are still determined to stay free. © 2023 An Enigmatic MystiqueAuthor's Note
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StatsAuthor![]() An Enigmatic MystiqueBurnaby, BC, CanadaAboutI am a novice writer who enjoys writing short stories and poems. I like to explore imaginative concepts, as they allow me to explore interesting ideas. more..Writing
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