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Langston Hughes
(February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967 / Missouri)
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  Democracy will not come
Today, this year
Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.

I have as much right
As the other fellow has
To stand
On my two feet
And own the land.

I tire so of hearing people say,
Let things take their course.
Tomorrow is another day.
I do not need my freedom when I'm dead.
I cannot live on tomorrow's bread.

Freedom
Is a strong seed
Planted
In a great need.

I live here, too.
I want freedom
Just as you.


Langston Hughes

Submitted Date Friday, January 03, 2003



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Tyrone Thornton (11/24/2009 8:09:00 PM)
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Never heard more truthful, passionate, angry (but controlled) , heart fluttering words spoken ever before.
Belinda Velez (7/7/2009 6:56:00 PM)
6 person liked.
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This poem makes me so proud to be African American. It really shows the progress we've made and will continue to make.
Jack Garvey (3/1/2009 11:20:00 AM)
5 person liked.
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Hughes believed in the potential of all people. President Obama will prove the truths of his beliefs.
Donna Murray (2/26/2009 6:22:00 PM)
5 person liked.
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This poem is very real and deep in meaning
Ronald Speight (2/14/2009 7:20:00 AM)
4 person liked.
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usually poems give you something to say but im speechless
Brittany Gilkes (1/12/2009 7:59:00 AM)
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love this poem its so deep
Nakaissia Reed (12/21/2008 8:23:00 PM)
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Freedom has yet to ring-So why not hold on to the dream-Just like Langston said i have as much rights as you-[[so together lets dream]]
Riquetta Elliott (4/23/2008 1:28:00 PM)
4 person liked.
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The famous poet's poem will live on. Very well-written.
Raphael Raphael (1/11/2007 10:35:00 PM)
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I'm sorry-

But there ain't nobody like my Langston Hughes...The finest...The best...your poetic strength lives on beyond your eternal rest...I love you Langston...

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