The Kanakas (cane-cutters)
Thousands of stolen men became Kanakas.15 total reviews
Comment from l.raven
This is son sad,but yet so true.A very well written poem.And very well said.It was so sad for them.Good rhythm and rhyme.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2011
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This is son sad,but yet so true.A very well written poem.And very well said.It was so sad for them.Good rhythm and rhyme.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2011
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2011
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Hello friend, thanks for reading - every country has it's dark side. Slavery is the worst form of man's inhumanity to man. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Joan E.
Every country has these shameful past episodes. I didn't realize that cane is big in Queensland today. I admired your poem for heightening our awareness and also for its rhyming quatrains. I also especially liked your "mannequins" metaphor. -Joan
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2011
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Every country has these shameful past episodes. I didn't realize that cane is big in Queensland today. I admired your poem for heightening our awareness and also for its rhyming quatrains. I also especially liked your "mannequins" metaphor. -Joan
Comment Written 31-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2011
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Hello Joan, Thanks so much for reading and glad you were enlightened. Yes, Queensland is a big sugar cane grower for the overseas markets. Bless you, Kay.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
There are many past shames around the world, and thank God man has progressed to some kind of modern equality. Life is not perfect and it is not an ideal world, nor will it ever be, As long as we strive towards a better world, we must be on the right track. God give us. Giddy
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2011
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There are many past shames around the world, and thank God man has progressed to some kind of modern equality. Life is not perfect and it is not an ideal world, nor will it ever be, As long as we strive towards a better world, we must be on the right track. God give us. Giddy
Comment Written 31-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2011
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Hello Giddy, Thanks so much for your understanding review. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from honeytree
These words tell about the cruel ways by our Australians
treating the black person so badly.
We are all the same being black of white.
We were created by God.
I guess God would be very angry
about the cruel way people were treated.
Honey tree
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2011
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These words tell about the cruel ways by our Australians
treating the black person so badly.
We are all the same being black of white.
We were created by God.
I guess God would be very angry
about the cruel way people were treated.
Honey tree
Comment Written 31-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2011
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Honeytree, Thanks so much for reviewing; man's inhumanity to man has been around since time began. Bless you,Kay.
Comment from angel123
Thank you for writing this informative historical poem. It is very interesting and I enjoyed reading it. It is well written with deep emotion and passion. Your artwork choice really enhanced your poem.
Angel123
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2011
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Thank you for writing this informative historical poem. It is very interesting and I enjoyed reading it. It is well written with deep emotion and passion. Your artwork choice really enhanced your poem.
Angel123
Comment Written 31-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2011
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angel123, Thanks so much for reading and finally the slaves are no longer. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Eleanor Buron
The poem tells a story that is educational. The rhyming is natural, not forced. Although Line 7 is a bit long when compared to other lines, I believe this line is a keypoint in the poem and needs to be told just as written. Every country and/or part of a country can admit something of an inglorious past. I appreciate the author's notes.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2011
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The poem tells a story that is educational. The rhyming is natural, not forced. Although Line 7 is a bit long when compared to other lines, I believe this line is a keypoint in the poem and needs to be told just as written. Every country and/or part of a country can admit something of an inglorious past. I appreciate the author's notes.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2011
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Thanks so much for reading and reviewing; glad you liked the history. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from stanishmichelle
Your author notes are just as interesting as your nicely written, but sad poem. It has enlightened me about the tragic lives of these Islanders. The poem captivated my attention with its good rhyming form and flow. Michelle
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2011
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Your author notes are just as interesting as your nicely written, but sad poem. It has enlightened me about the tragic lives of these Islanders. The poem captivated my attention with its good rhyming form and flow. Michelle
Comment Written 31-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2011
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Hi Michell, Thanks so much for reading and glad you found it interesting. Cheers, Kay.
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Cheers and have a good day.
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Kace,
I like your author's notes and the information about the Kanaka, which I was totally unaware of. What pain and sorrow they must have endured. I was in Queensland but don't recall that the guide told this story. You wrote this poem very well. Your rhyming couplets are successful and the flow is even. This is a fabulous story poem and one I enjoyed reading. Well done....blessings, chey
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2011
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Hi Kace,
I like your author's notes and the information about the Kanaka, which I was totally unaware of. What pain and sorrow they must have endured. I was in Queensland but don't recall that the guide told this story. You wrote this poem very well. Your rhyming couplets are successful and the flow is even. This is a fabulous story poem and one I enjoyed reading. Well done....blessings, chey
Comment Written 31-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2011
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Hi Chey, thanks so much for reading and glad you found it interesting - Oz has a dark past. Blessings, K.
Comment from sweetthanesue
wow, that was enlightening reading with your thoughtful :author's notes" and I thought I was up on Australian history but obviously more to explore.- thanks for sharing -
pic gives this poem a real face on the history.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2011
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wow, that was enlightening reading with your thoughtful :author's notes" and I thought I was up on Australian history but obviously more to explore.- thanks for sharing -
pic gives this poem a real face on the history.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2011
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Thanks so much for reviewing, glad you found it interesting; Oz has a dark past (thanks to the colonial influence.) Cheers, Kay.
Comment from dportwood
Aussie,
I know little of Australia's history and therefore appreciate this set of rhyming quatrains which teach me a little of it. Tragedy, at some point, seems to have befallen all peoples. Well done.
Duane
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2011
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Aussie,
I know little of Australia's history and therefore appreciate this set of rhyming quatrains which teach me a little of it. Tragedy, at some point, seems to have befallen all peoples. Well done.
Duane
Comment Written 31-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2011
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Hi Duane, Thank you for reading; Oz has a dark past thanks to the colonial take over. Blessings, Kay.
