Love is a naked shadow on a gnarled and naked tree

Love is a naked shadow on a gnarled and naked tree

Langston Hughes, a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance, was known for his powerful and evocative poetry that explored themes of race, identity, and love. One of his most famous poems, "Love is a naked shadow on a gnarled and naked tree," captures the complexity and beauty of love in a way that only Hughes could.