She even thinks that up in heaven

Her class lies late and snores

While poor black cherubs rise at seven

To do celestial chores.

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9 September, 11:40

She even thinks that up in heaven

Her class lies late and snores

While poor black cherubs rise at seven

To do celestial chores.

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Augie · Answer 1

These lines show that the author lived during a time when many blacks were employed as servants to upper-class white women. His poem suggests that a woman he knew (or maybe even worked for) believed that this is what God intended and so even in heaven she expects this regal treatment.

She even thinks that up in heavenHer class lies late and snoresWhile poor black cherubs rise at sevenTo do celestial chores.

She even thinks that up in heaven

Her class lies late and snores

While poor black cherubs rise at seven

To do celestial chores.