Langston Hughes

Bad Morning

Here I sitWith my shoes mismated.Lawdy-mercy!I's frustrated!

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April Rain Song

Let the rain kiss youLet the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid dropsLet the rain sing you a…

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Walkers with the Dawn

Being walkers with the dawn and morning,Walkers with the sun and morning,We are not afraid of night,Nor days of gloom,Nor…

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Theme for English B

The instructor said,Go home and writea page tonight.And let that page come out of you--Then, it will be true.I wonder…

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The Negro Speaks Of Rivers

I've known rivers:I've known rivers ancient as the world and older than theflow of human blood in human veins.My soul…

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The Dream Keeper

Bring me all of your dreams,You dreamer,Bring me all yourHeart melodiesThat I may wrap themIn a blue cloud-clothAway from the…

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Still Here

been scared and battered.My hopes the wind done scattered.Snow has friz me,Sun has baked me,Looks like between 'em they doneTried…

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Quiet Girl

I would liken youTo a night without starsWere it not for your eyes.I would liken youTo a sleep without dreamsWere…

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Po’ Boy Blues

When I was home deSunshine seemed like gold.When I was home deSunshine seemed like gold.Since I come up North deWhole…

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Night Funeral in Harlem

Night funeralIn Harlem:Where did they getThem two fine cars?Insurance man, he did not pay--His insurance lapsed the other day--Yet they…

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