Poetry You Should Know: I, Too, Sing America

During this historic presidential election year, I'm feeling this poem that was sent to me by Tami over at whattamisaid.
"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly."
--Langston Hughes

This week's poet is Langston Hughes.

I, 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.
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Note: Tami says she intends to spotlight a new poet each week. Thanks, Tami.