Sense Sonnet - Acher

 Carolina Gold

Rice, the main crop ordered to be

Growing by the British Crown in

South Carolina colony.

Rice growing there, a failure, then

From Africa came knowledge and

Slaves who knew best how to grow rice,

Which then flourished in coastline land,

Making fortunes at profit price.

Carolina Gold was prime strain

Of long grain rice with golden hue,

Highest quality to attain.

Worldwide popularity grew.

Rice in America success

Came due to slaves there to oppress.