When I originally read this poem I also focused on the racial message. However, after studying the poem more carefully I concluded that 'race' was not the subject, rather it was the container stored the lesson. To me, the person in the poem was apologizing to his dead parents for blaming them for his life that was bitter because he wasn't accepted by blacks or whites. As he grew in understanding he realized that only 'he' was responsible for his success or lack thereof in this life. So the message to me is to fight the urge to 'blame' someone else for your problems and take complete ownership of your life.

This a great piece. I had a connection with this as i am neither white nor black

This man lives on in his poetry. Very nicely written. Let us do away with any form of racism and discrimination Poetry is a great way to teach wisdom.

Grt piece...the contrast jst brings it al 2 a touch!

Reading Langston Hughes now, in an age where a mixed race man has become president of the United States and where something he was so sure would never happen, has happened gives these poems a new and bittersweet resonance. i love Langston's honesty and vivid use of language. i hope he can see how far the world has come. blessings.

Fantastic poem

like this comment if not gay

Simple but deep in meaning.

adorei o poema do lindo!

Cross is a very gorgeous poem