#Americans #Blacks
The night is beautiful, So the faces of my people. The stars are beautiful, So the eyes of my people. Beautiful, also, is the sun.
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I dream a world where man No other man will scorn, Where love will bless the earth And peace its paths adorn I dream a world where all
Love Is a ripe plum Growing on a purple tree. Taste it once And the spell of its enchantment
Remember The days of bondage— And remembering— Do not stand still. Go to the highest hill
When a man starts out with nothing… When a man starts out with his han… Empty, but clean, When a man starts to build a world… He starts first with himself
I look at the world From awakening eyes in a black fac… And this is what I see: This fenced—off narrow space Assigned to me.
I live on a park bench. You, Park Avenue. Hell of a distance Between us two. I beg a dime for dinner—
Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams
When Susanna Jones wears red her face is like an ancient cameo Turned brown by the ages. Come with a blast of trumphets, J… When Susanna Jones wears red
I will take you heart. I will take your soul out of your… As though I were God. I will not be satisfied With the touch of your hand
My old mule, He’s gota grin on his face. He’s been a mule so long He’s forgotten about his race. I’m like that old mule —
I was so sick last night I Didn’t hardly know my mind. So sick last night I Didn’t know my mind. I drunk some bad licker that
I know I am The Negro Problem Being wined and dined, Answering the usual questions That come to white mind
Here I sit With my shoes mismated. Lawdy—mercy! I’s frustrated!