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"Mother to Son" is a 1922 poem by American writer and activist Langston Hughes. The poem follows a mother speaking to her son about her life, which she says "ain't been no crystal stair". She first describes the struggles she has faced and then urges him to continue moving forward.
Mother to Son; N. The Negro Speaks of Rivers; Note on Commercial Theatre; P. Pierrot (poem) Poetry for Young People: Langston Hughes; W. The Weary Blues
Harry Burleigh set the poem "Lovely, dark, and lonely one" from the 1932 collection The Dream Keeper and Other Poems [98] to music in 1935, [99] his last art song. Italian composer Mira Sulpizi set Hughes's text to music in her 1968 song "Lyrics". [100] Hughes's life has been portrayed in film and stage productions since the late 20th century.
“Mom, I’ll never stop trying to make you laugh. I love you.” — Jimmy Fallon “Without you none of this is possible. You are the kindest, gentlest, most loving mother a son could ever ask for.
These beautiful Mother's Day poems will make your mom feel extra loved on her special day. Mark May 12, 2024 by sharing these famous poems for and about moms. 26 Famous Mother's Day Poems to Show ...
80 Mother and Son Quotes. 1. “There has never been, nor will there ever be, anything quite so special as the love between the mother and a son.” — Unknown. 2. “Sons are the anchors of a ...
Widow Marion Willow works at two jobs to raise her three daughters properly. Fighting racism and sexism, Marion schools her girls in manners, English poetry and the need for an education; her elegant neighbour and rival (both women are in love with railway porter Edmund Thompson) teaches the children the ways of the street and their black cultural heritage.
One special way to show your appreciation for your mom is with a heartfelt Mother's Day poem, like the 25 below. Some are from famous poets, like Edgar Allan Poe , while others are lesser-known.