Langston Hughes's poetry was influenced by the rhythms of jazz artists such as Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk. Search the Internet to hear some of their music. Then, using a theme or subject of importance to you, write a poem in your journal that mimics the rhythm of the music.

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Reese Stanley

3 June, 08:27

Langston Hughes's poetry was influenced by the rhythms of jazz artists such as Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk. Search the Internet to hear some of their music. Then, using a theme or subject of importance to you, write a poem in your journal that mimics the rhythm of the music.

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Tamara Stein · Answer 1

(based on In a Sentimental Mood)

Seeing your lips, so soft in the pale moonlight.

Seeing your eyes, they make melt without putting up a fight.

Your hair, the way it falls down on your shoulders, just above that satin black dress of yours.

Endless possibilities, open doors.

Skin, like the velvet petals of a rose.

What makes me crazy about you, no one knows.

All I know is, I'm yours even if it's only for the night.

Right now, you're never leaving my sight.

Hope this is good enough. I'm just a high school senior.