(1 February 1902 – 22 May 1967 / Missouri)

poet Langston Hughes
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Still Here

been scared and battered.
My hopes the wind done scattered.
Snow has friz me,
Sun has baked me,

Looks like between 'em they done
Tried to make me

Stop laughin', stop lovin', stop livin'--
But I don't care!
I'm still here!

Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003


Read poems about / on: snow, wind, sun, hope

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  • Gertrude Morris (2/14/2010 11:28:00 PM)

    great insperation in the sake of diversity

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  • Keisha Swafford (4/8/2009 12:17:00 PM)

    I love this poem! ! It is so original and says so much in a few stanzas! ! I remember reciting Still Here in 4th grade in front of an audience. I made sure I memorized every line, but when I went on stage, no one heard me. It was embarrassing, but I made sure my family heard me say the poem! ! lol They still get annoyed when I bring it up! !

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  • Maiya Briana Brunson (3/11/2008 1:50:00 PM)

    I feel that this poem is inspiring because this relates to everyday life. This poem basicly states that whatever problems you go through you are still here on earth

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