Poem by James Weldon Johnson

The Reward

No greater earthly boon than this I crave,
That those who some day gather 'round my grave,
In place of tears, may whisper of me then,
"He sang a song that reached the hearts of men."

1. Brer Rabbit, You's de Cutes' of 'Em All
2. The Glory of the Day Was in Her Face
3. A Plantation Bacchanal
4. Tunk
5. You's Sweet to Yo' Mammy Jes de Same

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