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Will be executed upon the killing floor ofįalling finally from the tree to her feet,Īnd strangers claim the glory of my love,

Their young eyes canvassing mornings of madness. She muttered, lifting her head a nod toward The ransack of hunters crackling the near I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeīringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. His wings are clipped and his feet are tied Maya Angelou, a powerful voice of inspiration.Īnd the trade winds soft through the sighing treesĪnd the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawnīut a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams So please enjoy 5 of my favorite poems by Dr. But I realized I should just let her words speak.

I wanted to give her a snippet of what she gave us. I wanted to eloquently say something about her. Should I speak on the wise words she would effortless give in interviews? What about the lessons she taught? Should I talk about her philanthropic endeavors? I asked.

Her voice touched on so many facets of life. Since the news of her death I had been torn on what to post as Pulitzer Prize-nominated Dr. The influential poet, mother, author, educator, dancer, actress, student, singer, and philanthropist passed away quietly in her home May 28th, 2014. She was honored by FLOTUS Michelle Obama, Oprah, Lee Ann Womack, and former POTUS Bill Clinton. Maya Angelou was laid to rest by her loving family and friends. This past Saturday one of the worlds most renowned poets, Dr.