MINDMUZIC - Frederick Douglass by Lyrically Twisted

MINDMUZIC presents...Frederick Douglass! Listen closely as K-Bach unleashes the story of the most important black American figure of the 19th century, Frederick Douglass. This spoken-word poem is part of our latest album, Black History Month. You can find this album along with over 150 songs of educational music at... www.MINDMUZIC.com LYRICS: Frederick Douglass - (Poem) February of 1818 Born into slavery Frederick Douglass named by his mother, Ms. Harriet Bailey He tried to shed light on the African American life Being beaten by day and exploited by night He devoted his time to explain the horrors Of living in the south with the black slave hoarders Say he wrote the North Star and biographies on his life On how he escaped slavery after meeting his wife It took him several tries but he made it to the north Where he made his name known and discovered his worth He became a famous orator An abolitionist who explained the slave horror stories He married Anne Murray and described The moment his mama was taken away He gave speeches at the age of 23 Went to anti- slavery meetings and followed his dreams He was a civil leader and a statesman Who taught slaves to read before he set off for freedom But what to the slave is the Fourth of July? He spoke in his speech of injustice and lies His speeches inspired, his words ignited fire He spoke of the simple American desires If we have to fight for our country, we should have the right to vote After the Civil War he gave a glimpse of hope He pushed for women’s rights and universal suffrage Awaiting the proclamation that would deliver the message “…to the agonizing prayers of centuries” Douglass had a new vision for the American country His house was burnt down, so he moved to D.C. And in 1872 well, he furthered history As for the nomination for a black Vice President He countered the racism that prevailed the continent And on February 20th in 1895 A heart attack took him, but his soul, his soul still survives