I, Too, Sing America

Yes. We. DID!

I am so, so happy that Barack Obama won the election. It hits me at moments and I get goosebumps. President Barack Obama. This moment was a long time coming and I am so excited to be a part of it. I'm proud of America. I'm proud to be American. Now let's get to work.

Watching the news this morning, because you know I am, I kept thinking the statement "I, too, am America." I did a quick Google search and figured out why it was in my head - it's from a Langston Hughes poem titled "I, Too, Sing America." I cannot recommend enough that you read Langston Hughes, often. For today I'll share with you "I, Too, Sing America."


I, Too, Sing America

I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.

Tomorrow,
I'll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody'll dare
Say to me,
"Eat in the kitchen,"
Then.

Besides,
They'll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed--

I, too, am America.