First of all, he's my favorite poet!. Anyways!
I like
When Sue wears Red
The ***** Speaks of Rivers!.!.and!.!.
Walkers with the Dawn
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I like When Sue wears Red The ***** Speaks of Rivers!.!.and!.!. Walkers with the Dawn Www@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I like "Ballad of the Landlord" Ballad of the Landlord by Langston Hughes Landlord, landlord, My roof has sprung a leak!. Don't you 'member I told you about it Way last week!? Landlord, landlord, These steps is broken down!. When you come up yourself It's a wonder you don't fall down!. Ten Bucks you say I owe you!? Ten Bucks you say is due!? Well, that's Ten Bucks more'n I'l pay you Till you flx this house up new!. What!? You gonna get eviction orders!? You gonna cut off my heat!? You gonna take my furniture and Throw it in the street!? Um-huh! You talking high and mighty!. Talk on-till you get through!. You ain't gonn a be able to say a word If I land my fist on you!. Police! Police! Come and get this man! He's trying to ruin the government And overturn the land! Copper's whistle! Patrol bell! Arrest!. Precinct Station!. Iron cell!. Headlines in press: MAN THREATENS LANDLORD TENANT HELD NO BAIL JUDGE GIVES N-E-G-R-O 90 DAYS IN COUNTY JAILWww@QuestionHome@Com i love his poetry too!. i also love ***** speaks of rivers!. another favorite of mine is i too sing america and one where the mother tells her son life ain't been no crystal stair!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |