I, Too

I, too, sing America
I am the dark 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 American.

Langston Hughes
1902 - 1967

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