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.

(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.

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