“I know why the caged bird sings, ah me, When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,- When he beats his bars and would be free; It is not a carol of joy or glee, But a prayer that he sends from his heart's deep core, But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings- I know why the caged bird sings!”
This book compiles a selection of poems that showcase the depth and diversity of the author's poetic voice, exploring a range of subjects and employing different literary techniques. more
Paul Laurence Dunbar was an American poet, born on June 27, 1872, and died on February 9, 1906. He is one of the most celebrated black poets in American literary history, known for his poetry and short stories. more
“So dear I love him, that with him, all deaths I could endure, without him, live no life.”
“Ah, clear they see and true they say That one shall weep, and one shall stray”
“God put the moon in the sky to remind us that our darkest moments lead to our brightest.”
“Get up, you useless lump, get up!”