I went down to the river, I set down on the bank. I tried to think but couldn’t, So I jumped in and sank. I came up once and hollered! I came up twice and cried! If that water hadn’t a-been so cold I might’ve sunk and died. But it was Cold in that water! … Continue reading “Life Is Fine” by Langston Hughes
et America be America again. Let it be the dream it used to be. Let it be the pioneer on the plain Seeking a home where he himself is free. (America never was America to me.) Let America be the dream the dreamers dreamed— Let it be that great strong land of love Where never … Continue reading “Let America Be America Again” by Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. Here is a little bit of concise, beautiful wisdom for today! There is not much I want to say about this poem, other … Continue reading ‘Dreams’ by Langston Hughes
Sometimes, a crumb falls From the tables of joy, Sometimes a bone Is flung. To some people Love is given. To others Only heaven. I love the plain eloquence of this poem. And I randomly translated it into French on Valentine’s Day this year. Here is my translation: Parfois, une miette tombe Des tables de … Continue reading ‘Luck’ by Langston Hughes