Langston Hughes Poems on Man (11 Poems)

Advertisemen (Langston Hughes Poems)

Fine living . . . a la carte? Come to the Waldorf-Astoria! LISTEN HUNGRY ONES!Look! See what Vanity Fair says about the new Waldorf-Astoria: ”All the luxuries of private home. . . .”Now, won’t that be charming when the last flop-house has turned … Continue reading →

The Ballad Of The Landlord (Langston Hughes Poems)

Landlord, landlord,My roof has sprung a leak.Don’t you ‘member I told you about itWay last week? Landlord, landlord,These steps is broken down.When you come up yourselfIt’s a wonder you don’t fall down. Ten Bucks you say I owe you?Ten Bucks … Continue reading →

Madam and the Census Man (Langston Hughes Poems)

The census man,The day he came round,Wanted my nameTo put it down. I said, JOHNSON,ALBERTA K.But he hated to writeThe K that way. He said, WhatDoes K stand for?I said, K–And nothing more. He said, I’m gonna put itK (Langston … Continue reading →

Madam’s Past History (Langston Hughes Poems)

My name is Johnson–Madam Alberta K.The Madam stands for business.I’m smart that way. I had aHAIR-DRESSING PARLORBeforeThe depression putThe prices lower. Then I had aBARBECUE STANDTill I got mixed upWith a no-good man. Cause I had a insuranceThe WPASaid, We … Continue reading →

I Dream A World (Langston Hughes Poems)

I dream a world where manNo other man will scorn,Where love will bless the earthAnd peace its paths adornI dream a world where allWill know sweet freedom’s way,Where greed no longer saps the soulNor avarice blights our day.A world I … Continue reading →