Democracy - 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 two feet
And own the land.

I tire so 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"

This is by far the most powerful piece I have read throughout this blog. Hughes said what all other African Americans were thinking at the time but did not have the forum to express it as Hughes had. Not only did he have the exposure to say it, but he did it so beautifully. Hughes made his point in a way that is understandable and comprehendible to the general public and politicians at the time.