We, unaccustomed to courage
exiles from delight
live coiled in shells of loneliness
until love leaves its high holy temple
and comes into our sight
to liberate us into life.
Love arrives
and in its train come ecstasies
old memories of pleasure
ancient histories of pain.
Yet if we are bold,
love strikes away the chains of fear
from our souls.
We are weaned from our timidity
In the flush of love's light
we dare be brave
And suddenly we see
that love costs all we are
and will ever be.
Yet it is only love
which sets us free.
Very inspiring poem and great word arrangement, style, poetic flow and message
what are some quotations that can be used in this poem, that used by Maya Angelou.
This poem certainly was touched by an angel... feelings from the soul...regards++++++10
i think this one i can r4relate to cause I've been toached many times.
Her concluding lines: Yet it is only love which sets us free.So very true dear great Poetess, so truest! 5 Stars for you, for me you are stil alive! !
A wonderful message to humanity. A beautiful poem well expressed.
Yes these words for love is do very true. And suddenly we see that love costs all we are and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free....these words are so very true. Beautiful expression.
My number 1 maya angelou poem, truly universal and appealin...