I tire so of hearing people say, Let things take…

I tire so of hearing people say,
Let things take their course.
Tomorrow is another day.
I do not need my freedom when I’m dead.
I cannot live on tomorrow’s bread.

Sourced, Montage of a Dream Deferred (1951)

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O, let America be America again —
The land that never has been yet —
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What happens
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Daddy, ain’t you…
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,
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I am the darker brother.
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Good evening, daddy
I know you’ve heard
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I know you’ve heard
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I’ve known rivers:
Ancient, dusky rivers.
My soul has grown deep like the rivers. - View Quote Details on I’ve known rivers:
Ancient, dusky rivers.
My soul has…
Why should it be my loneliness,
Why should it be my song,
Why should it be my dream
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Why should it be…
Dream within a dream,
Our dream deferred.
Good morning, daddy!
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The night is beautiful,
So are the faces of my people. - View Quote Details on The night is beautiful,
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My motto,
As I live and learn,
is:
Dig And Be Dug
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As I live and learn,
is:
Dig…