I’s in the ramshackle cabin, waitin’ for the Master. We meet there every night. It’s far from the big house and nobody can hear us makin’ noises when we havin’ sex.
I don’t like givin’ ma self to a man I ain’t married to ‘cause the minister says that anyone who has sex and they ain’t married, they gon go to Hell and I don’t want to go to Hell but I can’t say no to the Master. The last time I did, he beat me. I’s still black and blue. No, I ain’t got no choice.
97 Words
This was written for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions, click Here.
Notes to Women 
http://writerravenclaw.com/2021/09/19/word-prompt-in-97-words/
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Horrific.
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Dear Adele,
Sad but all too true story. The voice is pitch perfect.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Yes, it was a sad reality for many slave women. Thank you 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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Ironically, I am reading The Book of Negroes…
They didn’t have a choice.
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I’ve heard of The Book of Negroes. You’re right, they didn’t have a choice.
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It’s an excellent read.
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Maybe one of these days, I will read it.
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I highly recommend it.
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Thanks, Dale 🙂
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🙂
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Powerful! Well done, Adele.
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Thanks, Bill 🙂
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