Author Langston Hughes In the dark they fell a-crying For the dead who'd gone away, And you could hear the drowsy wailing Of those compelled to stay ā But when the sun rose making All the dooryard bright and clear The mourners got up smiling, Happy they were here. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 4.7 (3 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments