(30 May 1903 – 9 January 1946 / New York)

poet Countee Cullen
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For A Lady I Know

She even thinks that up in heaven
Her class lies late and snores

While poor black cherubs rise at seven
To do celestial chores.

Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003


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