A Plea Poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar
A Plea
Treat me nice, Miss Mandy Jane,
Treat me nice.
Dough my love has tu'ned my brain,
Treat me nice.
I ain't done a t'ing to shame,
Lovahs all ac's jes' de same;
Don't you know we ain't to blame?
Treat me nice!
Cose I know I 's talkin' wild;
Treat me nice;
I cain't talk no bettah, child,
Treat me nice;
Whut a pusson gwine to do,
Wen he come a-cou'tin' you
All a-trimblin' thoo and thoo?
Please be nice.
Reckon I mus' go de paf
Othahs do:
Lovahs lingah, ladies laff;
Mebbe you
Do' mean all the things you say,
An' pu'haps some latah day
W'en I baig you ha'd, you may
Treat me nice!
Lovely plea. Please oppressor ma'am treat heah naice. You can feel its from the soul
Ice of peace! ! Dice of love! ! ! Treat me nice; With the beauty of life. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
This is Dunbar at his finest..es from the depths of his soul.
Dunbar was born in Dayton, Ohio to parents who had escaped from slavery;
typical Dunbar, honest and straightforward in his expressions, this is his plea. A real thought-provoking poem.5 Stars for the poem and Congratulations to the family of the late poet. The finest Classic Poem Of The Day. Thank you dear Poem Hunter and Team.
good manner good behavior graceful words always cultivates the beautiful love in heart.....so, Treat me nice dear Miss Mandy Jane!
'Treat me nice! ' - The only three words of the poem that conveyed a meaning to me.
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WOW! The greatest poem Dunbar died so young at 33 years, he suffered from Tuberculosis, how very sad. CONGRATULATIONS to the family of the late great American Poet. His life history is amazing! I am very happy to know him now forr 100% How young he wrote poetry and his " I don't care" attitude, I can feel and imagine that. A handsome and great poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. WOW! God's Blessings greatest for his beloved family