Jazzonia
Langston Hughes

Oh, silver tree!
Oh, shining rivers of the soul.

In a Harlem cabaret
Six long-headed jazzers play.
A dancing girl whose eyes are bold
Lifts high a dress of silken gold.

Oh, singing tree!
Oh, shining rivers of the soul!

Were Eve's eyes
In the first garden
Just bit too bold?
Was Cleopatra gorgeous
In a gown of gold?
Oh, shining tree!

Oh, silver rivers of the soul!

In a whirling cabaret
Six long-headed jazzers play.