Anderson Abott: No cure for broken barriers

 

There's No Cure For Broken Barriers

Contributing to Black History Month, students in 8B wrote poems about unsung black heroes to represent them and the barriers they've broken. We all know names like Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks, but what about the ones who've changed society behind the scenes? 

Here's a poem by 8B student, Alexa M, about Anderson Abbott, a pioneering black doctor in the early 1900's.




Anderson Abbott in a world once closed,

A brave man who chose to be exposed

He put himself out there, knowing struggles were to come

But it all shaped into the person he had become

He had a mind so sharp and a heart so true

He took on the medical journey, and he broke through

In 1863, he did something unspoken

The streak of white doctors, had been broken

The first African American to shine in the medical field

He tried his best to ensure his patients were healed.

Through thick and thin his steps did lead

Healing the sick and meeting their need

In times of hardship, when hope was thin,

Was a world filled with doubt within

He faced constant racism, hoping it would end

But soon enough it became a trend

Anderson Abbott in a world once closed,

A brave man who chose to be exposed

He put himself out there, knowing struggles were to come

But it all shaped into the person he had become

He had a mind so sharp and a heart so true

He took on the medical journey, and he broke through

Anderson Ruffet Abbott, a name to know

He is a man of honour, his legacy will grow

He paved the way for haters to see

That with knowledge and love we are all set free

By Alexa M


                                                  




Comments

  1. JunoApril 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM

    This poem about Anderson Abott is one of the best poems I've ever read! The poem shines a bright light on the pioneering, black doctor of the 1900's. With expressions such as "The streak of white doctors, had been broken." and "A world filled with doubt within." shows the struggles of being the first black doctor to change the cycle and "pave the way for haters to see". Great job Alexa!

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  2. AnonymousApril 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM

    this is really well done because first the poem was really good it was very interesting and really good you did great!!!

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