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Analysis and comments on Madam And The Phone Bill by Langston Hughes

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Comment 11 of 11, added on December 5th, 2009 at 5:52 PM.
Madam And The Phone Bill

To really get a sensation from this poem, one needs to read it in a
Southern African-american voice. And i don't think its supposed to be
analyzed in a metaphorical manner. Props to Hughes for his ability to input
rhythm and style.

Joey from United States
Comment 10 of 11, added on December 5th, 2009 at 5:52 PM.
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To really get a sensation from this poem, one needs to read it in a
Southern African-american voice. And i don't think its supposed to be
analyzed in a metaphorical manner. Props to Hughes for his ability to input
rhythm and style.

Joey from United States
Comment 9 of 11, added on October 6th, 2009 at 9:06 AM.

This poem is not that good at all. i hate it

Lil Red Riding Hood from Philippines
Comment 8 of 11, added on March 9th, 2009 at 6:02 PM.

this poem is very funny... i like it a lot.

jedi from United States
Comment 7 of 11, added on May 3rd, 2006 at 11:06 AM.

i like the rhythm and the rhyme. it really made the poem flow..thanks
Langston Hughes for brightenin my day..wait? isnt he dead..haha..my bad

Samara from United States
Comment 6 of 11, added on April 6th, 2006 at 12:57 PM.

I like eggs! They should put a poem about eggs on here.

eggs from Argentina
Comment 5 of 11, added on March 8th, 2006 at 1:15 PM.

i love thisa poem. the first time i read it i fell in love.

Tichina from United States
Comment 4 of 11, added on January 19th, 2006 at 11:33 AM.

i really like this poem

katie from United States
Comment 3 of 11, added on April 19th, 2005 at 2:25 PM.

i read the poem in the 8th grade so very really like it

brittany kingberry from United Kingdom
Comment 2 of 11, added on January 27th, 2005 at 9:00 AM.

Poem was very nice it helped my project Thank you

Marion Smalls from United States

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Poet: Langston Hughes
Poem: Madam And The Phone Bill
Added: Feb 20 2003
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Poem of the Day: Oct 6 2009


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Madam And The Phone Bill

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Dec 9 2009, 11:17PM
Poem of the Day: Oct 6 2009
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Added: Feb 20 2003


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