If there is one thing that Maya Angelou’s poetry says to me, it is ‘Be brave…’ Her words and poems paint worlds so so real, so honest- it hurts.
If there is one thing that Maya Angelou’s poetry says to me, it is ‘Be brave. Summon your courage and keep it close. Always.’ Her words and poems paint worlds so so real, so honest- it hurts. Like the movement of eras in the piece above, I often feel emotions on so many levels when I read her work. But her courage always has the last word- on the page, in my heart, and with a voice that says ‘child, if it can’t be real, don’t bother.” Thank you Ms. Maya Angelou, for all the fire, courage, and bravery in your poetry and life’s work. We will miss you.