Michelle McCleary (second from left) with Danny Ortega (l); John Opdycke, President of Open Primaries; Kathy Fiess and Carrie Sackett at the National Conference of Independents, NYC, March 2017
Today’s selection was chosen for us by Michelle McCleary.
One of my favorite poems is Langston Hughes’ I, Too. I love the simple defiance and hope of it.
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I, Too
By Langston Hughes
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.
And grow strong
Tomorrow
I’ll be at the table
When company comes
Nobody’ll dare say to me
“Eat in the kitchen”
Then
Besides, they’ll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed.
I, too am America.
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National Poetry Month
At Politics for the People
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Do you have a favorite political poem that you would like to share? Is there an original poem you’ve written? Please email me at cathy.stewart5@gmail.com with your suggestions for consideration.
