Maggie Pogue Johnson

I was from the USA, and am in the Americas category.

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• When Daddy Cums From Wuk

  Cum here, Mandy, what's you chewin',
  Take dat bread right out yo' mouf,

  57 lines, 1 comment
• The Strawberry

  At first we see the tiny leaves
  And no one at their coming grieves,

  28 lines, 2 comments
• The Negro Has A Chance

  As my mind in fancy wanders,
  While we figure on Life's stage,

  137 lines
• I Wish I Was A Grown Up Man

  I wish I was a grown up man,
  And then I'd get a chance,

  25 lines, 1 comment
• The Story Of Lovers Leap

  [At Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, one of the famous resorts of the South, may be seen the historic Lovers Leap, which gave the inspiration fo

  90 lines
• The Lost Teddy Bear

  Well, Teddy, I have found you,
  It's been one week to-day

  29 lines
• Why Should The American Negro Be Proud?

  Why should the American negro be proud?
  This question was asked in tones clear and loud,

  97 lines
• Christmas Times

  When are the children all happy and gay?
  When do they ne'er grow tired of play?

  37 lines
• To Professor Byrd Prillerman

  [President of West Virginia Colored Institute. ]
  Dar's a skool in West Virginny,

  42 lines
• De Day Befo' Thanksgibin'

  Thanksgibin' day am now at han'
  In my imagination,

  81 lines

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