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"I Too Sing America" — In Honor of President Barack Obama

Posted by Kim S. on January 20, 2009

I felt this poem by the great Langston Hughes was appropriate for today. God Bless America!

“I Too Sing America” by Langston Hughes

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.They send me to eat in the kitchenWhen company comes,But I laugh,And eat well,And grow strong.

Tomorrow,I'll be at the tableWhen company comes.Nobody'll dareSay to me,"Eat in the kitchen,"Then.

Besides,They'll see how beautiful I amAnd be ashamed--

I, too, am America.

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