Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906 / Ohio / United States)

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Poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar : 8 / 424

A Choice - Poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar

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They please me not-- these solemn songs
That hint of sermons covered up.
'T is true the world should heed its wrongs,
But in a poem let me sup,
Not simples brewed to cure or ease
Humanity's confessed disease,
But the spirit-wine of a singing line,
Or a dew-drop in a honey cup!

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar : 8 / 424

Susan Williams (12/19/2015 10:16:00 PM)

I dislike politically based poetry- especially concerning a past I have no knowledge of. But there are followers of this kind. In the end, viva la difference (Report) Reply
Stephen W (1/21/2014 5:47:00 PM)

I think poetry should be seen as a mode of expression, rather than an agenda. So it should allow all agendas: -) (Report) Reply
* Sunprincess * (11/9/2013 8:18:00 PM)

when the world causes pain... poetry is their to soothe it... (Report) Reply