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Born in June 27, 1872 / Died in February 9, 1906 / United States / English

Poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar

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Retort

... Then my heart spoke out with a right bold air: ...

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The Bohemian

...   What is the chief who shall my garments plan ...

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Love's Seasons

...   When the winds are moaning o'er the meadows chill and gray, ...

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A Cabin Tale

...   "Well, fren' Bah, we _ain't_ been fren's, ...

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Dream Song I

...   Oh, naught that surely is, and naught that seems ...

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The Turning Of The Babies In The Bed

... "   So she shakes 'em, an' she twists 'em, an' she tu'ns 'em 'roun' erbout, ...

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A Christmas Folksong

... It's goin' to be a green Christmas — ...

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A Border Ballad

... 'Twas the hand o' MacPherson that gave him the blow, ...

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To A Captious Critic

...   Right wisely would I rule that dull estate-- ...

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After Many Days

... And bought a loaf of bread and sought ...

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Ione

... My heart by some vague thrill was shaken, — ...

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Circumstances Alter Cases

... O chone! Faith the two is comin' back an' their walk is all over, ...

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Night

... What floods come o'er the spirit's bar, ...

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What's The Use

... Frowns lay out the road fur smilin' ...

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She Gave Me A Rose

...   'T was a rhyme in life's prose ...