The Writers' Circle

I, TOO
By Languston Hughes

I, too, sing America.

I am thedarker 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 beautifull I am
And be ashamed - 

I, too, am America.