An American a Negro... two souls two thoughts two unreconciled strivings two warring ideals in one dark body whose dogged strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder.
A little less complaint and whining and a little more dogged work and manly...
But the wicked passions of men's hearts alone seem strong enough to leave...
I would ask my dad what he did and he'd say 'I listen to people's problems.' In some way what he did for a living is in my genes.
