Lift Every Voice and Sing
by James Weldon Johnson
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ by James Weldon Johnson is commonly referred to as the African American national anthem. It explores themes of freedom, suffering, and joy.
Mother Night
by James Weldon Johnson
‘Mother Night’ by James Weldon Johnson describes a speaker’s optimistic and comforting beliefs in regards to what is waiting after death.
Prayer at Sunrise
by James Weldon Johnson
‘Prayer at Sunrise’ by James Weldon Johnson describes the power of the sun and a speaker’s request to be granted strength from God.
Sence You Went Away
by James Weldon Johnson
‘Sence You Went Away’ by James Weldon Johnson explores the loss of love, and how nothing seems quite right after
Sonnet
by James Weldon Johnson
In ‘Sonnet’ Johnson explores themes of motivation, fear, and courage. The tone is optimistic throughout, even when the mood is
The Creation
by James Weldon Johnson
‘The Creation’ is one of the famous poems by James Weldon Johnson, an American writer, and civil rights activist. This poem depicts the story of Genesis in a pellucid manner.