I rise
I rise
I rise.
I rise
I rise.
— Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014). RIP.
Notes:
- Credits: – Poem Source: Proustitute from “And Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou.
- Portrait: BlackChristianNews.com
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The world has lost a towering figure. What a voice, what a soul, what a gift….
So true Lori.
the world has lost an amazing woman and poet, though she left us so much.
She has Beth. Incredible legacy.
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Thanks for sharing Margot
🙂
She lives on through her words.
She does Carolann
yes, she rises
She does LouAnn
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Thanks for sharing.
I was listening her recite this poem on youtube today – the power of her voice, the delight in her smile, the majesty of her words. My heart hurts – she led an amazing life – made it amazing.
I agree Mimi. Hearing her recite her own poetry is an out-of-body experience.
Just listened to this:
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/still-i-rise
How wonderful…… there was and is so much ‘overcoming’, goodness and spirit (still) around us – we mustn’t EVER give up hope and joie-de-vivre….
Yes, this is wonderful Kiki. Let us Rise…