As a reminder, April is National Poetry Month in the US. Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was an American poet and novelist. He is known for his portrayal of African-American life especially during the Harlem Renaissance period.
Harlem
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore—
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over—
like a syrupy sweet?Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.Or does it explode?
You can find out more about him and other poets at Poets.org.
What a lovely poem, I might have to check out more by Langston Hughes. Are they all as good as this one?
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Yes, Langston Hughes’ poem are really good. I might post one more before the end of the month.
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