Democracy will not come
Today, this year
Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.
I have as much right
As the other fellow has
To stand
On my two feet
And own the land.
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.
Freedom
is a strong seed
Planted
In a great need.
I live here, too.
I want freedom
Just like you."
"Democracy"
Langston Hughes
(1901-1967)
American poet
Leader of the Harlem Renaissance
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