Mythology & Folklore
Kneel on This Carpet
From Negro Folk Rhymes (1922)
Mythology & Folklore
Jes choose yō' Eas'; jes choose yō' Wes'.
Now choose de one you loves de bes'.
If she hain't here to take 'er part
Choose some one else wid all yō' heart.
Down on dis chyarpet you mus' kneel,
Shore as de grass grows in de fiel'.
Salute yō' Bride, an' kiss her sweet,
An' den rise up upon yō' feet.
Cite this poem
MLA
Thomas W. Talley (collector). “Kneel on This Carpet.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/talley/108/.
Chicago
Thomas W. Talley (collector). “Kneel on This Carpet.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/talley/108/.
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