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Born in June 27, 1872 / Died in February 9, 1906 / United States / English

Poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar

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After While. A Poem Of Faith

... The flowers shall bloom, the weeds shall die, ...

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De Way T'ings Come

...   I 's mighty skeered I 'll fall in doubt, ...

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Love-Song

...   To cool your heart, and quench for aye love's fire ...

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The Ol' Tunes

... But I think that some bright mornin', ...

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Lover's Lane

...   White folks' wo'k all done up gran'-- ...

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In Summer

...   Hear the artless song, and your faith made strong ...

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The Phantom Kiss

...   The miles were made naught, and, in spirit, ...

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He had his Dream

... Worked up to it through toil and strife ...

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Silence

...   In silence, that between such friends as we ...

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Speakin' At De Cou't-House

... "   "Well," says I, "you all is white folks, ...

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Curiosity

... " Won't somebody tell us — how I wish dey would! — ...

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Accountability

... When you come to think about it, how it's all planned out it's splendid ...

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Johnny Speaks

... Oh, my, I'm a-yawning right here before ma, ...

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Keep A Song Up On De Way

...   No, suh, I 'll des chase dis frown, ...

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Roses And Pearls

... Softly the white strings trickle down and shine ...