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Read more about the article YouTube Video: Mother To Son by Langston Hughes, Narrated by Viola Davis
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YouTube Video: Mother To Son by Langston Hughes, Narrated by Viola Davis

From Poetry Foundation —Poetry by one of my favorite poets.Originally published in 1922 Mother to Son BY LANGSTON HUGHES Well, son, I’ll tell you:Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.It’s…

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March 12, 2024
Read more about the article Thanksgiving: Time For Thanks and Giving–TankaTuesday Challenge, No. 9, 11/21/23
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Thanksgiving: Time For Thanks and Giving–TankaTuesday Challenge, No. 9, 11/21/23

"When the gales of coming winteroutside your window howl,When the air is sharp and cheeryso it drives away your scowl,When one's appetite craves turkeyand will have no other fowl,It's Thanksgiving…

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November 22, 2023
Read more about the article W3: With Langston Hughes’ Words on My Mind
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W3: With Langston Hughes’ Words on My Mind

I'm a fan of Langston Hughes and had my mind set on lines from one of hispoems for my recent book of poetry, but that couldn't happen. As I participatein…

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November 17, 2023

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