Madam and Her Madam by Langston Hughes I worked for a woman, She wasn’t mean— But she had a twelve—room House to clean. Had to get breakfast,
Cross by Langston Hughes My old man’s a white old man And my old mother’s black. If ever I cursed my white old man I take my curses back. If ever I cursed my black old mot
Bouquet by Langston Hughes Gather quickly Out of darkness All the songs you know And throw them at the sun Before they melt
Negro Speaks of Rivers by Langston Hughes 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 1
Sick Room by Langston Hughes How quiet It is in this sick room Where on the bed A silent woman lies between two lo Life and Death,
You and your whole race. by Langston Hughes You and your whole race. Look down upon the town in which y And be ashamed. Look down upon white folks And upon yourselves 1
Acceptance by Langston Hughes God in His infinite wisdom Did not make me very wise— So when my actions are stupid They hardly take God by surprise
The Ballad of the Landlord by Langston Hughes Landlord, landlord, My roof has sprung a leak. Don’t you 'member I told you abou Way last week? Landlord, landlord,
For Selma by Langston Hughes In places like Selma, Alabama, Kids say, In places like Chicago and New York...
