As They Slept by Nanette Buchanan
- The Black Legacy
While they slept.....
Their life was torn from it's roots
The land robbed and invaded.
While they slept....
They were shipped across the world,
Their freedom masqueraded.
While they slept....
The women were raped,
The men were abused.
While they slept....
They became a part of a manipulative scheme.
They were in a world frightened and confused.
While they slept....
More and more mentally they began to stir.
They withstood it all to be free again.
As they awoke....
They rose as a group
Mentally strong, physically able,
For their journey to begin.
As they awoke....
Becoming free
they began to see,
What the new land would mean to you and me.
As they awoke....
It was taught all eyes closed, do not sleep,
They left underground, they learned to creep.
As they awoke....
They brought us stories of our history and past.
With our eyes open how long will our slumber last?
Copyright 1998-Thoughts
About the Author
Nanette M. Buchanan was born, raised and educated in Newark, New Jersey. After graduating from Arts High School in Newark she attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It was then that she first set her pen to pad, written expressions of her love for poetry. She is a proud mother, wife and grandmother, now residing in Somerset, New Jersey.
Her pad to pen accomplishments include three volumes of poetry; Thoughts, Thoughts & Reflections, and Quiet Times; five children stories and seven novels. Nanette’s first published work and debut novel was “Family Secrets….Lies & Alibis”.
Since then the publication of the sequel, “A Different Kind of Love” and the release of her first volume of poetry, “Thoughts” an e-book hit the market. In October of 2009, Nanette’s murder mystery, “Bruised Love” was released. It is her goal to become a successful author without limits. The author is available for personal appearances, chats and signings.
Books by Author Nanette M. Buchanan
• Bruised Love
• Family Secrets, Lies & Alibis
• A Different Kind of Love
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