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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10 comments:
Thanks Karen, for sharing Langston Hughes' resonating song/voice of America!
One of my favorites! I love sharing this poem with middle schoolers...or anyone, really. Thanks for sharing this.
Oh yes :-) excellent choice, Karen.
One of my favorite Hughes' poems of all time. Perfect for tomorrow's holiday. :)
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.
Yes. This one, and Let America be America Again.
Perfect poem for this weekend!
One of my favorites!
I've turned to this poem several times lately. It's the perfect choice for this holiday weekend. Thanks!
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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