My name is Johnson--Madam Alberta K.
The Madam stands for business.
I'm smart that way.
I had
NG
Before The depression
The prices lower.
Then I had a
UE
Till I got mixed
With a no-good man.
Cause I had a
The
Said,
We can't use
Wealthy that way.
I said,
ON'T
RY
UT ME!
Just like the song,
You
PA folks take care of yourself--And I'll get along.
I do cooking,
Day's work, too!
Alberta K.
Johnson--Madam to you.
This is one of a number of Madam poems by Langston Hughes that can be considered as a lonked series.
Madam And The Rent Man Madam And The Census Man Madam And Her Madam Madam And The Phone Bill Madam’s Past History
