I, Too, Sing America…

boys smiling

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


lifted with love from the pages of persuede

4 Responses to “I, Too, Sing America…”

  1. DirtyJerz says:

    So apropos for the moment, B. Your timing for these type posts are always spot on.

  2. MHB says:

    just sent this to my mom…

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