******* Democracy *******
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By Langston Hughes

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 own two feet
And own the land.

I tire 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 as you...