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Frank Lebby Stanton
1857–1927
A beloved Southern newspaperman and poet, he wrote with warmth, humor, and a gift for plainspoken melody. Best remembered for verses and song lyrics that reached a wide popular audience, he also became Georgia’s first poet laureate.
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You'll git dar in de mornin'
by H. T. (Harry Thacker) Burleigh, Frank Lebby Stanton
About the author
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1857, Frank Lebby Stanton learned the printing trade early and found his way into newspaper work before building a long career in Georgia. He became closely associated with The Atlanta Constitution, where his columns and poems made him a familiar voice to readers.
Stanton published poetry that drew on Southern speech, sentiment, and everyday life, and he also wrote lyrics for songs that became widely known, including "Mighty Lak' a Rose" and "Just Awearyin' for You." His writing was especially popular in its time for its musicality, accessibility, and hopeful tone.
In 1925, he was appointed the first poet laureate of the state of Georgia, an honor he held until his death in Atlanta in 1927. His work remains part of the literary history of the American South, both for its popularity and for the window it offers into the tastes and culture of his era.