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I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.
Tomorrow,
I'll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody'll dare
Say to me,
"Eat in the kitchen,"
Then.
Besides,
They'll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed--
I, too, am America.
Langston Hughes
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Luke Johnson (12/17/2009 6:37:00 PM)
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What makes Langston great is not the things he says(which are usually overtly simplistic) , but the things he said during the time period in which he lived.
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Han Feifei (12/28/2008 7:23:00 AM)
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love it, and I will keep it in my heart
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Cynthia Cathcart (11/10/2008 8:57:00 PM)
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This poem is especially relevant given the recent election in America. Absolutely prescient. Langston Hughes was a prophet.
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Guest Guest (9/17/2008 2:21:00 AM)
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In this poem Hughes makes America a society that is fit for all people and will one day be totally colorblind.
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Chaotic Life -Curly M. (6/13/2008 2:59:00 PM)
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i just love this poem
i had to read it in class and analyze it and i like it
good job Langston Hughes! ! =)
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Wre Rabaca (4/20/2008 5:35:00 PM)
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Amazingly written to inspire anyone and tells them that you are who you are.
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Dimitri Boukas (3/16/2008 11:13:00 PM)
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OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG. I LOVE THIS POEM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. IT IS SO AWE INSPIRING. WALT whit amn has really made me think abou tmy future
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Allison S (5/8/2007 9:21:00 PM)
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This poem is so inspiring for anyone who reads it despite what ethnic backround we are. I read this poem for class and loved it. This can be applyed to anyone. We are all equal, we all are America, and to opress someone for their ethnic backround is wrong. It also shows how far America has come. I absolutely love this poem. It's amazing. We all are America. :)
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