Reyna ♔ Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 The Negro Speaks Of Rivers by Langston Hughes I've known rivers: I've known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human veins. My soul has grown deep like the rivers. I bathed in the Euphrates when dawns were young. I built my hut near the Congo and it lulled me to sleep. I looked upon the Nile and raised the pyramids above it. I heard the singing of the Mississippi when Abe Lincoln went down to New Orleans, and I've seen its muddy bosom turn all golden in the sunset. I've known rivers: Ancient, dusky rivers. My soul has grown deep like the rivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Still Here by Langston Hughes I been scared and battered. My hopes the wind done scattered. Snow has friz me, Sun has baked me, Looks like between 'em they done Tried to make me Stop laughin', stop lovin', stop livin'-- But I don't care! I'm still here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Dream Variations by Langston Hughes To fling my arms wide In some place of the sun, To whirl and to dance Till the white day is done. Then rest at cool evening Beneath a tall tree While night comes on gently, Dark like me- That is my dream! To fling my arms wide In the face of the sun, Dance! Whirl! Whirl! Till the quick day is done. Rest at pale evening... A tall, slim tree... Night coming tenderly Black like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Quiet Girl by Langston Hughes I would liken you To a night without stars Were it not for your eyes. I would liken you To a sleep without dreams Were it not for your songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 XXXI DEATH is a dialogue between The spirit and the dust. “Dissolve,” says Death. The Spirit, “Sir, I have another trust.” Death doubts it, argues from the ground. The Spirit turns away, Just laying off, for evidence, An overcoat of clay. -Emily Dickinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 XL I NEVER lost as much but twice, And that was in the sod; Twice have I stood a beggar Before the door of God! Angels, twice descending, 5 Reimbursed my store. Burglar, banker, father, I am poor once more! -Emily Dickinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 A peace is of the nature of a conquest; for then both parties nobly are subdued, and neither party loser. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages. William Shakespeare Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 An overflow of good converts to bad. William Shakespeare And oftentimes excusing of a fault doth make the fault the worse by the excuse. William Shakespeare And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods; they kill us for their sport. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words. William Shakespeare Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Better a witty fool than a foolish wit. William Shakespeare Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Boldness be my friend. William Shakespeare Brevity is the soul of wit. William Shakespeare But men are men; the best sometimes forget. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 But O, how bitter a thing it is to look into happiness through another man's eyes. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 By that sin fell the angels. William Shakespeare Children wish fathers looked but with their eyes; fathers that children with their judgment looked; and either may be wrong. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Desire of having is the sin of covetousness. William Shakespeare Everyone ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct. William Shakespeare Exceeds man's might: that dwells with the gods above. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Expectation is the root of all heartache. William Shakespeare Faith, there hath been many great men that have flattered the people who ne'er loved them. William Shakespeare False face must hide what the false heart doth know. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Farewell, fair cruelty. William Shakespeare Fishes live in the sea, as men do a-land; the great ones eat up the little ones. William Shakespeare For I can raise no money by vile means. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered. William Shakespeare Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice. William Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 The way to keep a woman: treat every day with her like it’s the most special day of your life. Make a goal every day to do something to make her smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 I’ve known a bittersweet bliss that few can mime. I’m in love with a love that shall never be mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 In the moment I thought of giving you up, I remembered why I held to you in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 'For we love with a love that is greater than love. One made for you and me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 As you slip farther away from my grasp, I realize I have to fight for you. I grab my sword and shield of love and courage and prepare with all my might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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