It could be worse; I could still be a field slave. Now that my legs and arms are weak, Master Tolbert allowed for me to become a house hand. Working on a plantation allows for more social interaction with other slaves than other places. My wife passed over three years ago but I still enjoy the comfort of the other slaves in our community. On Sunday, we even attend our own church ceremonies, which is the only time I ever feel human. Religion plays a key role in our community. Many of us are tempted to run away, but then we are reminded that t

I saw my son a few days ago. He has grown into a well-developed man, only he has very radical beliefs and I fear the white man will kill him. He was taken from my wife and I at birth and I have since seen him on six occasions. He tells me of an underground railroad in which slaves are being aided to freedom, although if he were caught his master would surely kill him. My son tells me that he plans to escape within a few weeks and wants me to come, but my day of freedom is near, so I told him I would stay on the plantation.

he sacrifices that we endure now will be rewarded on judgment day.

Train is coming, she is drawing near.'

Master Tolbert was in an extremely foul mood today. I believe that his plan to buy four more slaves collapsed leaving him short a few workers in the field

Some common words found in the essay are:
Master Tolbert, Dear God, master tolbert, Dale Smerglia, dale smerglia, ticket lord,
Approximate Word count = 538
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)