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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses… We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth. — John F. Kennedy

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Category: Song Lyrics

Posted on September 8, 2020September 4, 2020

Langston Hughes – The Weary Blues

Langston Hughes (February 01, 1902 – May 22, 1967) Droning a drowsy syncopated tune,Rocking back and forth to a mellow croon,I heard a Negro play.Down on Lenox Avenue the other nightBy the pale dull pallor of an old gas lightHe did a lazy sway . . .He did a lazy sway . . .To the …

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Posted on August 9, 2020August 9, 2020

Nina Simone – Four Women

Eunice Kathleen Waymon (February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003), known professionally as Nina Simone My skin is black my arms are long My hair is woolly my back is strong Strong enough to take the pain inflicted again and again What do they call me? My name is Aunt Sarah My name is Aunt …

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Posted on June 16, 2020June 14, 2020

Leonard Cohen – Going Home

Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) I love to speak with Leonard He’s a sportsman and a shepherd He’s a lazy bastard Living in a suit But he does say what I tell him Even though it isn’t welcome He will never have the freedom To refuse He will speak these …

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Posted on April 30, 2020April 29, 2020

Leonard Cohen – Light As The Breeze

Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) She stands before you naked You can see it, you can taste it And she comes to you light as the breeze Now you can drink it or you can nurse it It don't matter how you worship As long as you're Down on your …

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