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Born in February 1, 1902 / Died in May 22, 1967 / United States / English

Poems by Langston Hughes

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Wisdom and War

... Anywhere. We are not wise- ...

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Dream Boogie

... Beating out and beating out a — ...

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Prize Fighter

... On the docks And I'd save more than I do now ...

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Negro Dancers

... Two mo' ways to do de Charleston!" ...

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Sylvester’s Dying Bed

... So I hollers, “Com’ere, babies, ...

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Wake

... Cause there ain't no sense ...

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Peace

... In the dark They could not see ...

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In Time Of Silver Rain

...   In time of silver rain When spring ...

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Sea Calm

... For water To be so still that way ...

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To Certain "Brothers"

...   mock-welcome, Christian hands ...

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Dreams

... Life is a broken-winged bird ...

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Personal

... PERSONAL God addressed me a letter ...

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Wealth

... And brighter Than rich diamonds ...

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My People

... Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people ...

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As I Grew Older

... No longer the light of my dream before me, ...