Langston Hughes

A legendary poet.

Life:

February 1, 1902

May 22, 1967

Known for:

• The Weary Blues

• A Dream Deferred

• Internationally acclaimed poet

• Harlem Renaissance

Quotes

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— Like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags Like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?