(15 September 1889 – 22 May 1948 / Clarendon)

poet Claude McKay
#75 on top 500 poets

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  • Zeenat Fatima (9/16/2012 6:48:00 AM)

    really romantic poem.. :)

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  • Rue Palmer (8/2/2012 8:48:00 AM)

    went to school reading claude, , we are from the same parish in jamaica nd i even know his home town, , yes indeed here i am right by his side, ,

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To a Poet

There is a lovely noise about your name,
Above the shoutings of the city clear,
More than a moment's merriment, whose claim
Will greater grow with every mellowed year.

The people will not bear you down the street,
Dancing to the strong rhythm of your words,
The modern kings will throttle you to greet
The piping voice of artificial birds.

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