I have no will to weep or sing, No least desire to pray or curse; The loss of love is a terrible thing; They lie who say that death is worse.
Countee CullenAbout author
- Author's profession: Poet
- Nationality: american
- Born: March 30, 1903
- Died: January 9, 1946
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