#AmericanWriters
My name is Johnson— Madam Alberta K. The Madam stands for business. I’m smart that way. I had a
The rent man knocked. He said, Howdy—do? I said, What Can I do for you? He said, You know
She, In the dark, Found light Brighter than many ever see. She,
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…
Have you dug the spill Of Sugar Hill? Cast your gims On this sepia thrill: Brown sugar lassie,
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 work all day, Said Simple John, Myself a house to buy. I work all day, Said Simple John,
I would liken you To a night without stars Were it not for your eyes. I would liken you To a sleep without dreams
How quiet It is in this sick room Where on the bed A silent woman lies between two lo… Life and Death,
He glides so swiftly Back into the grass— Gives me the courtesy of road To let me pass, That I am half ashamed
Night funeral In Harlem: Where did they get Them two fine cars? Insurance man, he did not pay—
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
In an envelope marked: PERSONAL God addressed me a letter. In an envelope marked: PERSONAL
When you turn the corner And you run into yourself Then you know that you have turned All the corners that are left
How still, How strangely still The water is today, It is not good For water