An American a Negro... two souls two thoughts two unreconciled strivings two warring ideals in one dark body whose dogged strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder.
Poetry is a mere drug Sir.
We love the precepts for the teacher's sake.
Charming women can true converts make We love the precepts for the teacher's...
Those who know the least obey the best.
Who writes poetry imbibes honey from the poisoned lips of life.
My opinion is that a poet should express the emotion of all the ages and...
I write poetry in order to live more fully.
