They piled their things onto the ship, headed for a distant land, one where the violence of their homestate would never follow them. Captain Heras assured them of safety and provided everything needed for their journey. On the side of the ship, painted in gold: “#Ubuntu“.
This is another Twitter prompt response. Word of focus: “Ubuntu”.
A Cornered Gurl 
I’d love to reprise my role as deckhand on that ship.
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We need all hands on deck, Barry. Truly, we do. *sighs*
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So much hope packed into this compact story. Reminds me of all those who have travelled to distant places in hopes of a better life. Happy Friday, Tre!
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Happy Friday, Mags! Thank you!
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You’re welcome, love!
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Nice Story telling, Trying to start with my first story myself.
https://thinkertinkerdotblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/21/somewhere-on-an-island/
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Peace, thank you for reading.
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I am because you/we are : where did you learn isiZulu?
Your story reminds me of one by Ray Bradbury, classified as a sci-fi writer. All black people in America got onto a spaceship to travel to another planet so to get away from white people! š
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*nods* I read up on it in the past. Thank you for reading and appreciating this piece.
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Be blessed and stay safe!
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I will. Thank you. Please do the same!
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