Monday, February 20, 2006

luck

Sometimes a crumb falls
From the tables of joy,
Sometimes a bone
Is flung.
To some people
Love is given,
To others
Only heaven.


Langston Hughes

6 comments:

Charles said...

I love him.

early hours of sky said...

Have you read his plays? I will send it to you...

Anonymous said...

I enjoy reading your blog. You are quite the unique writer.
-Montgomery Maxton

LKD said...
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sam of the ten thousand things said...

It's a wonderful diamond from a great poet.

Peter said...

One of my faves.