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I first read this poem in my high school poetry class. I love the vividness of the imagery, and the way the short lines work with the words to create this picture of this swift, joyful, flashing dance.

College Formal: Renaissance Casino
by Langston Hughes

Golden girl
in a golden gown
in a melody night
in Harlem town
lad tall and brown
tall and wise
college boy smart
eyes in eyes
the music wraps
them both around
in mellow magic
of dancing sound
till they’re the heart
of the whole big town
gold and brown

Date: 2014-04-15 05:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] your-insomnia.livejournal.com
The poem sounds like it could be a song. Love it!

I saw you around Egelnatier's journal and you post poetry and write about books so now I totally want to add you. I hope you don't mind.

Date: 2014-04-15 10:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] osprey-archer.livejournal.com
Sure, go ahead! I always like new friends.

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