Margaret Walker

Poet

Margaret Walker was an influential African American poet and author, known for her work 'For My People,' which addresses themes of struggle and resilience.

Born
July 7, 1915
Died
November 30, 2000
Quotes
23
Rank
#1915

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"Her voice is thin and her moan is high, And her cackling laugh or her barking cold Bring terror to the young and old. O Molly, Molly, Molly Means Lean is the ghost of Molly Means."

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"Snow-white moslem head-dress around a dead black face! Beautiful were your sand-papering words against our skins!"

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"When and where will another come to take your holy place? Old man mumbling in his dotage, or crying child, unborn?"

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