[New post] Harlem – Celebrating Black History Month With A Poem by Langston Hughes

Willy Martinez posted: " Harlem A poem by LANGSTON HUGHES What happens to a dream deferred?       Does it dry up       like a raisin in the sun?       Or fester like a so" Mind on Fire Books Harlem – Celebrating Black History Month With A Poem by Langston Hughes Willy Martinez Feb 1 Harlem A poem by LANGSTON HUGHES What happens to a dream deferred?       Does it dry up       like a raisin in the sun?       Or fester like a sore—       And then run?       Does it stink like rotten meat?       Or crust and sugar over—       like a syrupy sweet?       Maybe it just sags       like a heavy load. Or does it... Read More A note from the editor: Langston Hughes was born on this day in 1902. February is also Black History Month. Read our poem guide for "Harlem," written by Scott Challener. Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Goodreads Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Mind on Fire Books. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mindonfirebooks.com/2023/02/01/harlem-celebrating-black-history-month-with-a-poem-by-langston-hughes/ Powered by WordPress.com