Democracy

Democracy

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'am 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.

Langston Hughes: Freedom is a strong seed * Apresentação e selecção de poemas por Pedro Silva Sena

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