Deference

Tee - Kersh, thrifted Cropped trousers - Sitwell, thrifted Logic flats - Cydwoq Eagle eyed readers may have noticed black scrawl on my arm yesterday. In our poetry section, I have learned a lot about the Harlem Renaissance. An unfamiliar movement to me, but very inspiring. Many familiar names, but unfamiliar works and stories. The poem "Harlem" struck me and my recent troubles like a lightning rod. "Harlem" by LANGSTON HUGHES What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. ...