Burden Of Bondage…… Aug,11— Aug,23 (Days To Ponder) ** Comments

. The plight of the slaves captured in all its ferocity and horror in amazing rhyming poetry....... It is hard to believe that such indignity to human beings was meted out and still being continued Pouting lips to capture drops. Blood or urine from rafter slops, drip from frayed deckhand mops...... Can there be a more worse situation, ........ makes the hair stand on end! Absolutely wonderful!

I wonder still how one human can do it to another. So very well worded. This again will be apart of my favourite poems list

ROOTS - one of my favourite read and re-read. The plight of Kunta... and his daughter Kizzi Struggle for freedom... farther and farther The saga of generations captured... The victory over slavery... comes too late in chapter Joy of freedom, never touches the sky... Each line here, well narrates the burden of bondage... as in roots. Forever there are rules and laws... But.. Bondage... its here forever to stay... In one or the other way... Hefty in expression and diction. Great is this.... as always....

Absolutely great poem, Saadat. Would like you to read my poem ' The Door Of No Return ' on page 2, No.23. Regards Naseer

Your writes is vivid, but worst than slavery is still rampant in Africa - ethnic cleansing! ! ! ! !

Your style of narration is very effective and you do full justice to the subject matter. The situation for asylum seekers in many parts of the world is not much better today. It makes no sense to treat each other like that 'Do unto others what you would that men would do to you'. If only that was put into practice! Well written and well constructed poem.

compact and powerful composition with fine rhyme and rhythm! 10+

Absolutely beautiful...

wonderfully written. reads wonderful aloud. true poetry.... excellent in the message.. great in the heart.

A serious matter sung to lull the mind as usual....I mean your style of writing...no doubt at all that there is a musical drum in your brain to keep up the rhythm of your poems...as for this slave trade...forgetting is difficult as slavery is prevailing at all levels even today...so I suppose we should be reminded of that 'slave trade' not to pursue with that turmoil to humanity anymore....thanks for sharing

.......there are so many atrocities in the world, man's inhumanity to man and here you have said it in poetry.... Ruthy

A major characteristic in your writing is that, you take a broad theme and express yourself in the most effective and poetic manner.. I should say you are a perfectionist Saadat, Your use of language is very commendable..... you take the reader through a very thought provoking verbal journey.. yes what Ejaz sir said is right.. I mean, slavery does exist even at modern times.. A great write... cheers shan

Slavery has just changed its face and lingers even into modern times, millions of beings are enslaved each year, even nations stand enchained and are whipped by master nations. A write with flow, message and indicating awareness!

Never shall angels descend to save! Words and wisdom prophets gave! Chained outcasts freedoms crave! A very thoughtful recount of very well known story.. I liked the way you gave refernces at the end and have produced this poem during the remembrance time of Slave Trade. The above mentioned lines are the most simplest and influential.... Thanks for sharing on Pakistan Independence Day! 14th August,2009 London

'Branded like beasts who feel no pain And all for Merrye Englande's gain But England's Changing-Rearranging Only we can clear our Name Growing! Knowing! Trade Winds are blowing! Things'll nevva be the same.' Excerpt from 'Slavepool' an old poem a poem recounting Liverpool's role in the slave trade.