Tania Kitchin Poet Clerihew

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(I had the pleasure of meeting Maya Angelou in the fall of 1987, when I was a freshman in college. I was at Castleton State College and she was a guest speaker. I will never forget the honor or meeting her and shaking her hand.)

In Honor of International Women's Day - Maya Angelou

“A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.” - Maya Angelou


The infamous feminist and activist Maya Angelou
She was a powerful force to recon with and to know
Her feminist and civil right beliefs were strongly expressed
As she bravely spoke her mind to try put injustices to rest

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Duke Beaufort March 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM Tania, thank-you for highlighting and praising this heroine in verse. Great that you had a chance to meet her. I see Castleton is famous for liberal arts and being a friendly environment...hope you enjoyed school...sounds like it was nice!! Smiles!! Tania Kitchin March 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM Duke, thank you. I was only there for one semester but it was a nice college. I finished my college education closer to home.

Jan Allison March 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM oh wow Tania, what a wonderful experience to meet this inspirational lady! hugs Jan xx Tania Kitchin March 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM Jan, thank you.

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM Dear Tania, I stood so proud for my wife, sisters, my 3 daughters, and 3 granddaughters, which is soon to be four granddaughters. Thank you for bringing and shining your wonderful life and I think Angela is an amazing poet!! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Tania Kitchin March 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM Daniel, thank you.

Deb M March 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM Hi Tania…..A wonderful tribute for a wonderful woman! Debx Tania Kitchin March 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM Deb. thank you.

Victor Buhagiar March 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM I a man but I have always respected women. Great write. Tania Kitchin March 11, 2025 at 3:24 AM Victor, thank you.

Tom Cunningham March 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM What a lovely tribute to a great woman Tania, shaking hands was the icing on the cake. A happy memory that will stay with you forever. Tom Tania Kitchin March 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM Tom, thank you.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM We need her spirit these days more than ever. xomo Tania Kitchin March 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM Mo, thank you.

Lin Lane March 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM Respected as all women should be. She spoke her mind as an activist and a poet, just as we all deserve to do without being belittled or demeaned. Thanks for your well-chosen words, Tania. Tania Kitchin March 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM Lin, thank you.