#Americans #Blacks
It was a long time ago. I have almost forgotten my dream. But it was there then, In front of me, Bright like a sun—
Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head w… Let the rain sing you a lullaby. The rain makes still pools on the… The rain makes running pools in th…
Landlord, landlord, My roof has sprung a leak. Don’t you 'member I told you abou… Way last week? Landlord, landlord,
When the old junk man Death Comes to gather up our bodies And toss them into the sack of obl… I wonder if he will find The corpse of a white multi—millio…
I catch the pattern Of your silence Before you speak I do not need To hear a word.
Remember The days of bondage— And remembering— Do not stand still. Go to the highest hill
When you turn the corner And you run into yourself Then you know that you have turned All the corners that are left
Let America be America again. Let it be the dream it used to be. Let it be the pioneer on the plain Seeking a home where he himself is… (America never was America to me.…
The ivory gods, And the ebony gods, And the gods of diamond and jade, Sit silently on their temple shelv… While the people
Here I sit With my shoes mismated. Lawdy—mercy! I’s frustrated!
When a man starts out with nothing… When a man starts out with his han… Empty, but clean, When a man starts to build a world… He starts first with himself
How quiet It is in this sick room Where on the bed A silent woman lies between two lo… Life and Death,
Now dreams Are not available To the dreamers, Nor songs To the singers.
Democracy will not come Today, this year Nor ever Through compromise and fear. I have as much right
You and your whole race. Look down upon the town in which y… And be ashamed. Look down upon white folks And upon yourselves