by Langston Hughes (1902 - 1967)
Language: English
In an envelope marked: PERSONAL God addressed me a letter. In an envelope marked: PERSONAL I have given my answer.
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Composition:
- Set to music by Tom Cipullo (b. 1960), "Personal", 2000 [ voice and piano ], from Climbing: 7 Songs on 8 Poems by African-Americans, no. 5
Text Authorship:
- by Langston Hughes (1902 - 1967)
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