Sense Sonnet - Steamer

 Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley, a black slave who

Published a book of poetry.

General Washington asked her to

Visit his Cambridge camp and she,

In seventeen seventy six,

Met with the future President,

A slave and owner intermix,

To hopefully set precedent.

The Revolutionary War -

Fighting for freedom did be won.

But slavery continued more

And a slave, Phillis still was one.

Famous for poetry she gave,

In time and place she stayed a slave.