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Langston Hughes - Po' Boy Blues

When I was home de
Sunshine seemed like gold.
When I was home de
Sunshine seemed like gold.
Since I come up North de
Whole damn world's turned cold.

I was a good boy,
Never done no wrong.
Yes, I was a good boy,
Never done no wrong,
But this world is weary
An' de road is hard an' long.

I fell in love with
A gal I thought was kind.
Fell in love with
A gal I thought was kind.
She made me lose ma money
An' almost lose ma mind.

Weary, weary,
Weary early in de morn.
Weary, weary,
Early, early in de morn.
I's so weary
I wish I'd never been born.

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Poet: Langston Hughes
Poem: Po' Boy Blues

Comment 11 of 11, added on September 2nd, 2007 at 10:33 AM.

Mr Hughes is clearly influenced by elements of the blues which is shown through the structure in terms of the repeats (AAB pattern)as well as the themes.This allows for a more accurate portrayal of the feelings of Negro's in that period. This point is further supported as Hughes assumes the character of the young boy and uses the blues to develop a way of authenticating the typicalexperiences of a young black boy at the time.

Dana from South Africa
Comment 10 of 11, added on April 24th, 2007 at 5:02 PM.

this poem was one of the best iv seen so i will use it in my report thanks mr.hughes.

koo kid from China
Comment 9 of 11, added on February 27th, 2006 at 1:27 PM.

Mr.Hughes writes wondorful poetry.He is also a phenominal writer and i really enjoys his work.He is really and truely an inspiration to me

arthur hutchinson from United States

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