Before the Civil War, a house was built
In northeastern Maryland, a town call
Havre de Grace right off the Chesapeake Bay.
There have been many changes but the town
still stands their today.
The young couple that owned the house,
knew that the war would be here soon
They listened to the cry of the slaves song,
And knew that people owning people was
just plain wrong.
They used their house as part of a plot, to assist
these poor souls escape from their horrible lot.
The young couple used their basement to help these
people escape from their cruel masters, who were filled
with hate. The masters cared nothing for these people
but treated them as chattel; with less dignity than that
of an animal. The runaway slaves could do nothing but wait.
Than one day, a hard rap on the door, the young
woman answered, and trembled with fear. For
these were the masters looking for their property,
they screamed, “Let us inside, I know they’re here!”
She stalled and needed help but her husband was no
where to be found. The men pushed her aside, and said,
“you’re in a lot of trouble, I hope you know that, because
both of you have broken The Fugitive Slave Act.”
The men stormed down the basement where the
slaves were kept, her husband was standing alone,
with no sign of the slaves, they were all gone. The
men left in anger and threatened their lives. “You’re
safe for now, but wait until next time!”
The wife was confused, than looked down at the
floor, the husband removed a rug, and had built
a trap door! The slaves came up from the floor,
thanked the couple for their safe keep, but the next
part of the Underground Railroad was coming,
and it was time to leave.
One hundred years later, the old house still stands;
My great-great grandparents home, and no one ever
knew that the Old Yellow House was a very important
historical part of this land.
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A poem well written, and the story is well told. Thank you Mary!!!
Sandie Angel :o)
Newfie Hugs, Rose
Excellent Part II . . . well-done!!
Hugs,
Lance
Regis
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
-gene.