Me And The Mule by Langston Hughes

My old mule,
He's gota grin on his face.
He's been a mule so long
He's forgotten about his race.

I'm like that old mule —
Black — and don't give a damn!
You got to take me
Like I am.

More from Langston Hughes:

• I, Too
• Mother To Son
• As I Grew Older
• Dreams
• The Negro Speaks Of Rivers
• Cross