Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes
(1 February 1902 – 22 May 1967 / Missouri)
Poems by Langston Hughes : 21 / 104
Dream Deferred - Poem by Langston Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
Poems by Langston Hughes : 21 / 104
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Poem Submitted: Friday, January 3, 2003
Poem Edited: Saturday, May 2, 2015
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Very nice (Report) Reply
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The poem poses questions about the aspirations of a people and the consequences that might arise if those dreams and hopes don't come to fruition. It also explains the African Americans plight and gave us a voice (Report) Reply
Dreams As Grew older n Mother to Son.Kud soak d inner pulses of d poet, Marvellous Hunt indeed. (Report) Reply
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Why the F**k do you have video ads with NO VOLUME CONTROL? ? (Report) Reply
Correct - that you can't shut off. And that are over 2 minutes long. ?
You have to think before you get the meaning. I really like it. (Report) Reply
bad poem bad bad bad bad (Report) Reply
Add a comment.or does it explored (Report) Reply
Like a raising in the sun. Nicely communicated. (Report) Reply
He was the best of the day before I get a follow back on my way home from work to be the first half (Report) Reply
I don't seem to get this.: ( (Report) Reply
Interesting poem, but sadly, I don't seem to get it.: ( (Report) Reply
IT EXPLODES! OBVIOUSLY! (Report) Reply
Proverbs 13:12 (Report) Reply