AFROdite

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Reads 486
Votes 25
Parts 3
Time 9m

My ancestors were beautiful African Kings and Queens, why can't I be one too?

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.
  
         -Langston HughesAll Rights Reserved

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