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Creative Writing Portfolio

Kinayah A Morain Mc Intosh

T.A. Marryshow Community College

ENG 203: Creative Writing

Shani Sylvester

April 14th, 2023

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Table of Contents

Contents Page Number

Acknowledgment--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Poetry----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Limerick----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Haiku -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Sonnet-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Short Story-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Descriptive Writing-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
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Acknowledgment

Words cannot explain how grateful I am to my lecturer and classmates for their time and

feedback. Most importantly, without God, this portfolio would not have been completed. I also

want to thank my classmates and cohort members for their editing assistance, late-night critiques,

and moral support. Finally, I would be negligent if I did not mention my family, particularly my

parents. Their confidence in me has maintained my spirits and motivation strong throughout the

process.
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Poetry

Limerick

There was a man who loved his freedom,

He refused to be tied or beaten,

He ran wild and free,

Like a bird in a tree,

His spirit was never defeated.

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Haiku

Chains of oppression,

Human beings bought and sold,

Freedom denied, lost.

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Sonnet
My Harriet, you inspire me to write.
How I love the way you fight, love and hate,
Invading my mind day and through the night,
Always dreaming about the estate.

Let me compare you to a busy bee.

You are more deadly, emotional, and brave.
Every week here comes a new appointee.
Throughout this time there is a guaranteed heat wave.

How do I love you? Let me count the ways.

I love your speculative brain, hands, and legs.
Thinking of your inspiring hands fills my days.
My love for you is the old ham and eggs.

Now I must away with a fancy heart,

Remember my bright words whilst we are apart.
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Short Story
Title: Slavery

One day, a group of strangers arrived in the village. They were wealthy merchants who

offered to buy some of the villagers' crops and livestock. Tariq's family, along with many others,

eagerly agreed to the offer. But the strangers had a hidden agenda. They took the crops and

animals but left with more than they bargained for - they also took Tariq, along with several

other children and adults, as slaves. Tariq and the others were taken away from their families and

forced to work in the fields of the strangers' estate. They were beaten if they did not work hard

enough and were given little food or water. Tariq missed his family and his old life but knew that

he would never be able to escape. Years went by, and Tariq grew into a strong young man. He

had accepted his life as a slave, but deep down, he longed for his freedom. One day, he

overheard the strangers talking about a shipment of goods that they were sending to a faraway

land. Tariq knew that this was his chance. He snuck into the shipment, hiding amongst the crates

and boxes, and waited until the boat set sail. Once they were far out to sea, Tariq emerged from

his hiding place and fought his way out of the crate. He overpowered the guards and took control

of the ship, freeing the other slaves on board. Tariq sailed the ship to a new land where he and

the other slaves started new lives. They worked hard to build a community, free from the bonds

of slavery. Tariq became a leader, teaching others to fight for their freedom and never give up

hope. Years later, Tariq looked back on his life and was grateful for his newfound freedom. He

knew that he had gone through great suffering, but he also knew that he had gained something

invaluable - the strength to fight for what is right and to never give up on the dream of a better

life.
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Descriptive Writing
Title: Slavery Plantation

Slavery has been one of the darkest periods in human history, where millions of people

were forced to work against their will under brutal and inhumane conditions. The plantation

system, in particular, was a major part of the transatlantic slave trade, where slaves were forced

to work on large farms that produced crops like cotton, tobacco, and sugar.

A typical plantation was a large farm that covered hundreds or thousands of acres of land.

The plantation owner or master controlled every aspect of the operation, including the

management of the slaves, the crops grown, and the profits made. The slaves were treated as

property rather than human beings, and their lives were characterized by harsh and degrading

conditions. The slave quarters were typically located away from the main house and were

overcrowded and unsanitary. The slaves were forced to live in small, cramped cabins made of

wood or mud. These cabins lacked ventilation and were often hot and humid, leading to various

health problems.

The slaves' workday began before dawn, and they were forced to work until dusk, often

under the scorching sun. They were given minimal food and clothing, and what they received

was of inferior quality. Their diet typically consisted of cornmeal, bacon, and molasses, and they

had to work for everything they received. The slaves' work was grueling and backbreaking, with

many working in the fields from dawn until dusk. They had to plant and harvest crops, tend to

livestock, and perform other manual labor tasks.

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They were often punished severely for failing to meet production quotas, and these

punishments included whippings, beatings, and being forced to wear iron collars. Slaves were

also subjected to other forms of abuse, including sexual exploitation, and forced separation from

their families. Slave children were often separated from their parents at an early age, and family

members were often sold to different plantations. This resulted in a loss of identity and culture,

as slaves were stripped of their names, languages, and traditions.

In conclusion, the plantation system was a brutal and degrading institution that exploited

and abused millions of people. The lives of the slaves were characterized by harsh conditions,

long hours, and minimal food and clothing. The system perpetuated the myth of racial superiority

and contributed to the marginalization and oppression of black people for generations to come. It

is a dark period in history that should never be forgotten, and we must continue to work towards

creating a society that values and respects the dignity of every human being.
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One Scene Play

The action of the play takes place in Harriet’s house in the country of Jamaica; an ex slave who
fought for the rigths of her fellow slaves.
Characters:
Harriet Tubman
Louis Morain
Toussaint Louverture

A helpful slave LOUIS MORAIN barges into Harriets’ house looking flustered.

HARRIET
Goodness, Louis! Is everything okay?
LOUIS
I'm afraid not.
HARRIET
What is it? Don't keep me in suspense...
LOUIS
It's ... a Slave master ... I saw an evil Slave master kill a bunch of slaves!
HARRIET
Defenseless slaves?
LOUIS
Yes, defenseless slaves!
HARRIET
Bloomin' heck, Louis! We've got to do something.
LOUIS
I agree, but I wouldn't know where to start.
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HARRIET
You can start by telling me where this happened.
LOUIS
I was...
(LOUIS fans himself and begins to wheeze.)
HARRIET
Focus Louis, focus! Where did it happen?
LOUIS
House! That's right - House!
HARRIET springs up and begins to run.

EXT. A ROAD - CONTINUOUS

HARRIET rushes along the street, followed by LOUIS. They take a short cut through some back
gardens, jumping fences along the way.

INT. HOUSE - SHORTLY AFTER

TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE, a Violent Slave master, terrorizes two slaves.
HARRIET, closely followed by LOUIS, rushes towards TOUSSAINT, but suddenly stops in her
tracks.
LOUIS
What is? What's the matter?
HARRIET
That's not just any old Slave master, that's Toussaint Louverture!
LOUIS
Who's Toussaint Louverture?
HARRIET
Who's Toussaint Louverture? Who's Toussaint Louverture? Only the most Violent Slave master
in the universe!
LOUIS
Blinkin' knickers, Harriet! We're going to need some help if we're going to stop the most Violent
Slave master in the universe!
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HARRIET
You can say that again.
LOUIS
Blinkin' knickers, Harriet! We're going to need some help if we're going to stop the most Violent
Slave master in the universe!

HARRIET
I'm going to need a Guillotine, a large Guillotine.
Toussaint turns and sees Harriet and Louis. He grins an evil grin.
TOUSSAINT
Harriet Tubman, we meet again.

LOUIS
You've met?

HARRIET
Yes. It was a long, long time ago...

INT. HOUSE - PRESENT DAY

TOUSSAINT
You were a coward then, and you are a coward now.
(HARRIET turns to TOUSSAINT.)
HARRIET
I may have run away from you then, but I won't run away this time!
(HARRIET runs away.)
She turns back and shouts.
HARRIET
I mean, I am running away, but I'll be back - with a Guillotine.
TOUSSAINT
I'm not scared of you.
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HARRIET
You should be.

INT. BATHROOM - LATER THAT DAY

HARRIET and LOUIS walk around searching for something.
HARRIET
I feel sure I left my Guillotine somewhere around here.

LOUIS
Are you sure? It does seem like an odd place to keep a Guillotine.
HARRIET
You know nothing Louis Morain.
LOUIS
We've been searching for ages. I really don't think they're here.
Suddenly, TOUSSAINT appears, holding a pair of Guillotine.
TOUSSAINT
Looking for something?
LOUIS
Crikey, Harriet, he's got your Guillotine.
HARRIET
Tell me something I don't already know!
LOUIS
The earth's circumference at the equator is about 40,075 km (about 24901.45 mi).
HARRIET
I know that already!
LOUIS
I actually do not have a problem with the slaves, I am just forced to hate them...
TOUSSAINT
(appalled) Dude!
While TOUSSAINT is looking at LOUIS with disgust, HARRIET lunges forward and grabs her
deadly Guillotine. He wields them, triumphantly.
HARRIET
Prepare to die, you Violent Dog!
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TOUSSAINT
No please! All I did was kill a bunch of slaves!
(SAMUEL enters, unseen by any of the others.)
HARRIET
I cannot tolerate that kind of behavior! Those slaves were defenseless! Well now they have a
defender - and that's me! Harriet Tubman defender of innocent slaves.

TOUSSAINT
Don't hurt me! Please!
HARRIET
Give me one good reason why I shouldn't use this Guillotine on you right away!
TOUSSAINT
Because Harriet, I am your father.
HARRIET looks stunned for a few moments, but then collects herself.
HARRIET
No you're not!
TOUSSAINT
Ah well, it had to be worth a try.
TOUSSAINT tries to grab the Guillotine but HARRIET dodges out of the way.
HARRIET
Who's the daddy now? Huh? Huh?
Unexpectedly, TOUSSAINT slumps to the ground.
HARRIET
It appears that... It would seem... Toussaint Louverture is dead!
It appears that I scared him to death.
LOUIS claps his hands.
(SAMUEL steps forward.)
SAMUEL
Is it true? Did you kill the Violent Slave master?
HARRIET
Samuel how long have you been...?
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(SAMUEL puts his arm around HARRIET.)

SAMUEL
Long enough.
HARRIET
Then you saw it for yourself. I killed Toussaint Louverture.
SAMUEL
Then the slaves are safe?

HARRIET
It does seem that way!
A crowd of vulnerable slaves enter, looking relieved.
SAMUEL
You are their hero.
The slaves bow to HARRIET.
HARRIET
There is no need to bow to me. I seek no worship. The knowledge that Toussaint Louverture will
never kill slaves ever again, is enough for me.