#AmericanWriters
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, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh,
Good morning, daddy! Ain’t you heard The boogie—woogie rumble Of a dream deferred? Listen closely:
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 —
Night funeral In Harlem: Where did they get Them two fine cars? Insurance man, he did not pay—
That Justice is a blind goddess Is a thing to which we black are w… Her bandage hides two festering so… That once perhaps were eyes.
It’s such a Bore Being always Poor.
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
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’ve known rivers: I’ve known rivers ancient as the w… flow of human blood in human veins My soul has grown deep like the ri… I bathed in the Euphrates when da…
I know I am The Negro Problem Being wined and dined, Answering the usual questions That come to white mind
When I was home de Sunshine seemed like gold. When I was home de Sunshine seemed like gold. Since I come up North de
I would liken you To a night without stars Were it not for your eyes. I would liken you To a sleep without dreams
She, In the dark, Found light Brighter than many ever see. She,
My name is Johnson— Madam Alberta K. The Madam stands for business. I’m smart that way. I had a