The Caged Bird Writes
Maya Angelou…
Stunningly beautiful,
Her words exquisite
A visionary, yet simplistic
A victim of pain and molestation
She overcame the devastation.
She fought for freedom alongside the greats
Martin Luther King and Malcolm X
A product of the system, to bring change was her fate
Like a bird in the sky, her words soar high
So free, so expressive.
People around her are no longer oppressive.
Like the caged bird signs, she writes…
Writes for change, for love, and for a new day
Writes to pave the “I have a dream” way
She’s as strong as steel
And knows how to feel.
She goes through life
As an undeniable legend
A god send,
She speaks her words
Like the rays of the sun, they reach the world.
Very creative and inspirational :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Great poem! Best one I have read in this class!!
ReplyDeleteGood Stuff, really enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing poem. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteDeqa, you captured much of what is the essence of Angelou. I like the way that you mix her words ("Caged bird") and her imagery into your poem. It helps me to picture her.
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