The Woman--A Tribute To Maya Angelou

The woman wrote unapologetically
     of who she was, and
          what she longed for
Told us how she saw life
     expressing joy from her being 
          down deep in her soul
     from her soul, I tell you!

The woman wrote passionately
     about who she was, and
          what she longed for
Made us appreciate the nuances
     of every chosen word
          bubbling up like cool water
     in the heat of the day, I tell you!

The woman wrote simplistically
     about who she was, and
          what she longed for
Gave us those simple words
     that tell a simple truth 
          from her innermost being
     never another like her, I tell you!

written December 2, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Baker Avatar
December 3, 2021 at 2:08 PM
Great tribute poem for a turely great woman. This poem made me stop for a moment can give thanks for people like Maya Angelou, that are or have been living example of Love. Thanks for sharing, Milt. Bill
Hankins Avatar
December 3, 2021 at 3:50 PM
Bill, I surely do appreciate your admiration for Ms. Angelou. She was an incredibly brilliant Renaissance woman and poet.
Krutsinger Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 8:23 PM
She was incredibly talented; and her heartfelt missives turned the world on its ear; never will there be anyone like Maya Angelou. Well done!
Hankins Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 9:48 PM
I think you right, Caren. No one else comes close in my opinion.
George Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 7:34 PM
I concur with you ! Maya Angelou was an amazingly gifted poetess, so daring and self confident and took pride in being what she is, never cringing or crouching before insolent might. A wonderful tribute to her Milton
Hankins Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 7:45 PM
Thank you so much for your confirmation and affirmation of this beautiful poetess not so long passed. I appreciate it.
Cunningham Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 4:10 PM
Beautiful tribute Milton, I wasn't too familiar with her although I'd seen her name so I Googled her, what an amazing lady she was. Tom
Hankins Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 7:22 PM
Yes, indeed, Tom. Glad you did that. Many of Miss Angelou's poems can be found here in P.S. Just type in Maya Angelou in the Poets box. I love her work.
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