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Born in April 4, 1928 / Died in April 24, 2014 / United States / English

Poems by Maya Angelou

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The Lesson

... The years And cold defeat live deep in ...

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Alone

... But nobody Can make it out here alone ...

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A Conceit

... you beyond this rage of poetry ...

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Savior

... of wisdom, carom down this vale of ...

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Phenomenal Woman

... I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size ...

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When You Come

... Offering me, as to a child, an attic, ...

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Still I Rise

... I rise Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, ...

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I know why the caged bird sings

... But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams ...

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Touched by An Angel

... from our souls.We are weaned from our timidity ...

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Men

... Wrench out a Smile that slides around the fear ...

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Woman Work

... You're all that I can call my own ...

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Remembrance

... hived in my hair, your smile at the ...

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Million Man March Poem

... I say, clap hands and let us get from the low road of indifference, ...

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The Rock Cries Out to Us Today

... But today, the Rock cries out to us, clearly, forcefully, ...

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Weekend Glory

... actin' bored.If they want to learn how to live life right ...