Women of the Early Harlem Renaissance: African American Women Writers 1900-1922

Pent

The rain is falling steadily
   Upon the thirsty earth,
While dry-eyed, I remain, and calm
   Amid my own heart's dearth.
 
Break! break! ye flood-gates of my tears
   All pent in agony,
Rain, rain! upon my scorching soul
   And flood it as the sea! 
 

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