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"I Too, Sing America"

by: Langston Hughes

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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Poem analysis:

          This poem, in my opinion, is about equality and standing up for what one believes is right.  I think that Langston Hughes is saying that black people are a part of America too and should be treated equally.  He seems very passionate about this which is understandable considering how big of an issue it was at the time.  I can't really say that I have really ever felt as he does, that he is not good enough to bee seen, and or he's an embarrassment to them.  I think this poem is meant to inspire the reader to have strength no matter what the issue may be and to stand up for what you believe in.  It's a subject expanded upon in To "Kill a Mockingbird."  Tom Robinson must feel like this because he is constantly put down by those around him, mainly the Ewells.

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"The Meaning of Freedom"

question poem

By: Braedyn R.

What does it mean to be free?

Is it to be who we want?

Is it to create what we wish?

Or is it enjoy life as we see fit?

Do we have to agree with each other?

Does our government decide for us?

Must we conform to society's norms?

Is it really about enjoying life as we see fit?

Or is it enjoying life as others see fit?