Abolition in the Maple Tree’s

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As the sap rises

from roots 

into leaves

And the dark Earth

turns

to the sun,

Imagine 

inside us

the light unfolding

Calling each away

from cane juice

and corn

From war 

and wealth

and subjugation

Back

into the Tree,

into forest

And home

to the sweet freedom

rising 

within.

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