Classic and Contemporary Poetry

THE DREAM SONGS: 68, by JOHN BERRYMAN            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: I heard, could be, a hey there from the wing
Last Line: Black to the birds instead
Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, John, Jr.
Subject(s): African Americans - Women; Blues (music); Jazz; Music & Musicians; Singing & Singers; Smith, Bessie (1894-1937); Songs