Thursday, July 02, 2020

Poetry Friday: "I, Too" by Langston Hughes



I, Too
by Langston Hughes

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.

Tomorrow,
I’ll be at the table
....
(Read the rest here, at The Poetry Foundation.)

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Posted by Karen Edmisten at 9:29 PM
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10 comments:

  1. Michelle KoganJuly 2, 2020 at 11:00 PM

    Thanks Karen, for sharing Langston Hughes' resonating song/voice of America!

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  2. Linda MitchellJuly 3, 2020 at 6:10 AM

    One of my favorites! I love sharing this poem with middle schoolers...or anyone, really. Thanks for sharing this.

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  3. elliJuly 3, 2020 at 7:36 AM

    Oh yes :-) excellent choice, Karen.

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  4. Bridget MageeJuly 3, 2020 at 8:54 AM

    One of my favorite Hughes' poems of all time. Perfect for tomorrow's holiday. :)

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  5. Janice ScullyJuly 3, 2020 at 12:04 PM

    I love this poem. I just read it the other day and is perfect for today's post. Such hope in it, and defiance, too.

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  6. Mary LeeJuly 4, 2020 at 6:30 AM

    Yes. This one, and Let America be America Again.

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  7. laurasalasJuly 4, 2020 at 9:53 AM

    Perfect poem for this weekend!

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  8. LindaJuly 4, 2020 at 3:59 PM

    One of my favorites!

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  9. Molly HoganJuly 5, 2020 at 6:04 AM

    I've turned to this poem several times lately. It's the perfect choice for this holiday weekend. Thanks!

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  10. JAN GODOWN ANNINOJuly 6, 2020 at 3:07 PM

    I always am ashamed for the experience that prompted this heartfelt moan & am amazed at the grace & beautiful soul summoning true hope expressed, within. Appreciations for
    remembering Langston Hughes, Karen.

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