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Poem by Countee Cullen


For a Lady I Know


She even thinks that up in heaven
Her class lies late and snores

While poor black cherubs rise at seven
To do celestial chores.



Countee Cullen


Countee Cullen's other poems:
  1. To Certain Critics
  2. For a Poet
  3. Song in Spite of Myself
  4. That Bright Chimeric Beast
  5. Karenge Ya Marenge


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