On Virtue Comments

She is the first African poetess in North America who could write on this level. Black or white, brains you must possess! If you have read many poems from her hand, you must conclude: she is brilliant!

She wrote a letter to George Washington, till today that letter is still in his office TOP Marks!

In her time, no white american poets believed her ability to WRITE poems.She must travel to England with her master's son to have her poems verificated

made a slave and later was purchased by the Wheatley family of Boston. The family were the first ones to encourage Phillis' writing and to teach her how to write and read.

Although the date and place of her birth are not documented, scholars believe that Phillis Wheatley was born in 1753 likely in present-day Gambia. At age seven she was

Wheatley always writes brilliant poems, she learned reading and writing from Mr. Wheatly. She is a very keen observer.

Beautyfull, Ornamental, describig love,

I not good at poetry

There is wisdom in virtue- youth however is so attuned to excitement take a pass on either until they have tp pay the piper for the dance they led. Great piece of writing

I strive! ! Thanks for sharing.

Such a great write by Phillis Wheatley👍👍👍

A brilliant write. The poem beautifully draws that virtue is indeed a divine quality.

What a brilliant poetess, I applaud the genius behind her words, a powerful voice from the past that few can today compare to

Wisdom is higher than a fool can reach... . beautiful spiritual poem shared.

Such an inspiring write by Phillis Wheatley.....

Ahhh....virtue. A beautiful tribute to what was once considered not only the cornerstone to a successful life, but even more so to a successful society. Oh heaven, by Thy grace, let the call to virtue once more ring in our streets.

Her very words revealed that she was living with faith, and a hope in God!

Wisdom is higher than a fool can reach. A proven fact. Thanks for sharing it here.

poem on the importance of virtue with choicest words.....descriptive work too-10

Sink not into despair! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.