Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928)

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Awaking in New York

Curtains forcing their will
against the wind,
children sleep,
exchanging dreams with
seraphim. The city
drags itself awake on
subway straps; and
I, an alarm, awake as a
rumor of war,
lie stretching into dawn,
unasked and unheeded.

Maya Angelou
Submitted: Monday, January 23, 2012


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  • Ramesh Rai (2/21/2012 6:50:00 AM)

    A lovely poem. i do not find appropriate word to praise

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  • Mishack Mchunu (1/27/2012 2:51:00 PM)

    I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR POETRY. ON AGING BEST POEM EVER!

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