Although she feeds me bread of bitterness, And sin

Although she feeds me bread of bitterness, And sinks into my throat her tiger’s tooth, Stealing my breath of life, I must confess I love this cultured hell that tests my youth! Her vigor flows like tides into my blood, Giving me strength erect against her hate. Her bigness sweeps my being like a flood.

Anger and Indignation Courage and Strength Life

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Claude Mckay

1889-09-15 — 1948-05-22 · Clarendon

Claude McKay was a Jamaican-American writer and poet, who was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance. His work often explored themes of racial identity, injustice, and the search for dignity. McKay's powerful verses, characterized by their lyrical quality and bold social commentary, challenged prevailing notions of race and belonging, leaving a significant mark on African American literature and diasporic thought.