Classic and Contemporary Poetry

NEON SIGNS, by JAMES LANGSTON HUGHES            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Wonder bar / wishing well / monterey
Last Line: In the early bright smears re-bop / sound
Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Langston
Subject(s): African Americans; Harlem (new York City); Negroes; American Blacks