A very sad day indeed. Was truly a gift to the world we will miss dearly.
"Love recognises no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."
- Dr. Maya Angelou
My soul aches, but her presence will live on and inspire many! I have met and spoken with her as well, and I can say she touched me profoundly.
A sad day indeed.
R.I.P., Dr. Angelou. I, too, had the distinct privilege of hearing you speak, and the world will be a lesser place without you.
Want to spend some time wallowing in a Recommended Read? Pick one! Or two! Or seven!
I am absolutely crushed. Rest in Peace, sweet angel.
she was truly an inspiration R.I.P. [-o<
She's a saint with the lips of a sinner.
- r.m. drake
One of the most truly courageous, classy, and influential women who ever lived. A perfect role model for any human being. We loved her and without doubt will miss her.
The free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom
The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.
But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
~
thank you for your inspiration.
You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
Maya Angelou
Greatest poet of our time and a personal inspiration to me.
I've not posted previously because I felt I should comment on how much she influenced me. But I've realized that really three words sum it up: she touched me.
I liked her readings very much. I will miss her.
