Excellent The Niagara River was the gateway to freedom for many Niagara River - Freedom's Gate by Mary Furlong Etheree writing prompt entry

Flow gently wide river. Invite brave souls to cross on their way to freedom. Let it shine from your distant shore in the afterglow of sorrow's sunset. Call to them. Welcome them. Beyond your constant waves, they'll find what they have longed for. Writing Prompt The poetry form, Etheree, consists of 10 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Recognized Author Notes The shore of the Niagara River was the last stop in the U.S for many travelers on the underground railroad. They crossed at night, undercover of darkness, but freedom must have shone its light for them even then.

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