Langston Hughes — "My soul has grown deep like the rivers."
My soul has grown deep like the rivers.
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A recurring line and central theme in his poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers,' symbolizing the ancient, profound history and enduring resilience of Black people, connecting their identity to global waterways.
Date: 1920
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