Top 3 Quotes by George Moses Horton

Oh! that my soul had winged its flight, When first I saw the morning light, To worlds of liberty!

Morning, Light, Soul

George Moses Horton (1997). “The Black Bard of North Carolina: George Moses Horton and His Poetry”, p.56, Univ of North Carolina Press

I leave my parents here behind And all my friends to love resigned 'Tis grief to go, but death to stay Farewell -- I'm gone with love away.

Farewell, Grief, Parent

George Moses Horton (1973). “The Hope of Liberty: Containing a Number of Poetical Pieces”

My genius from a boy Has fluttered like a bird within my heart; But could not thus confined her power employ, Impatient to depart.

Heart, Boys, Bird

George Moses Horton (1997). “The Black Bard of North Carolina: George Moses Horton and His Poetry”, p.121, Univ of North Carolina Press

George Moses Horton Quotes