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Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967 / Missouri)
Poems by Langston Hughes : 18 / 92
Democracy
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: Friday, January 03, 2003
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Poems by Langston Hughes : 18 / 92
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Never heard more truthful, passionate, angry (but controlled) , heart fluttering words spoken ever before.
This poem makes me so proud to be African American. It really shows the progress we've made and will continue to make.
Hughes believed in the potential of all people. President Obama will prove the truths of his beliefs.
This poem is very real and deep in meaning
usually poems give you something to say but im speechless
love this poem its so deep
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]]
The famous poet's poem will live on. Very well-written.
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...