I, Too, Sing America - A poem by Langston Hughes


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Langston Hughes - I, Too, Sing America

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.

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Poet: Langston Hughes Poem: I, Too, Sing America Comment 60 of 60, added on May 10th, 2008 at 3:03 PM. The poem I, Too, written by Langston Hughes, uses excellent language, vivid imagery and strong sounds to express the poet's feelings towards racism. I, Too is an anti-discrimination poem, which shows the injustice of racism. In addition, the poem make us to reflect on an issue that is very commom nowadays. Elaine from Brazil Comment 59 of 60, added on May 10th, 2008 at 9:59 PM. The poem I, Too, written by Langston Hughes, uses excellent language, vivid imagery and strong sounds to express the poet's feelings towards racism. I, Too is an anti-discrimination poem, which shows the injustice of racism. The poem is very effective because of its genuine emotions and also because it makes us to rflect on an issue that issue very common nowadays. Elaine Comment 58 of 60, added on April 10th, 2008 at 9:50 AM. it is fantastic.....very very...beatiful!!!!! roberta More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, I, Too, Sing America, has received 60 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Langston Hughes with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Langston Hughes Poem: I, Too, Sing America Last read: May 14 2008, 2:21PM Viewed 139009 times. Added on April 10th, 2008 at 9:50 AM.

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