![]() The words dance a fine line between bitter, oppressed, and sass. Still I Rise – This poem reminds us to never give up, no matter what is thrown our way. I plan to share this analysis soon here on the blog. Two years ago, I wrote a full analysis of the Maya Angelou poem. It captures the city of New York so well and the line “stretching into dawn” has many layers of meaning. Here some of my favorite poems from her:Īwakening in New York – This is my top pick for her poems. While she may be best known for her 1969 autobiographical book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” I can’t say enough how much her poetry has resonated with me. She spoke and wrote words that made me stop and ponder about life, as well as helping me to realize that female poets can achieve so much. This African American woman has been a personal literary hero of sorts for many years now, as part of a select group of authors I look up to. Today, I realize that my time is better used rejoicing for her brilliant mind that she shared in books, public speeches, and interviews. When she passed away in 2014, I remember being so overcome with sadness and writing many of the following words on my poetry blog. Below are my favorite Maya Angelou poems in this tribute from the heart. She also spoke her mind intelligently as a civil rights activist and refused to be held down as a woman. Maya Angelou is a woman I admire for so many reasons.
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