Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
(4 April 1928 - 28 May 2014)
Poems by Maya Angelou : 6 / 53
Awaking In New York - Poem by Maya Angelou
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.
Poems by Maya Angelou : 6 / 53
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Poem Submitted: Monday, January 23, 2012
Poem Edited: Saturday, March 29, 2014
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Please someone tell me the year. I need to know for a school assignment. (Report)Reply
What year was this written in? I've been searching for the year it was made and haven't been able to find anything. (Report)Reply
its great and i like it i lived in new york im grat youre great we are reat yas yaay kewl (Report)Reply
Do you know what year this great poem was written? I need to know for a school assignment.
this is amazing art piece (Report)Reply
I’m being forced to read this at school...nhsbchgsbcuhedbv (Report)Reply
Same I have to do a school assignment on her and I have to chose five of her poems
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Quite good, better than 'Phenomenal Woman'. (Report)Reply
Can anyone say a bad word about Maya's writings, her heart, her soul? I do not think I would like to meet the person who could- they may be the monsters that wait in the wings of history (Report)Reply
Great poem by the best poet in the world. (Report)Reply
.........nicely penned, great write ★ (Report)Reply
It has such an interesting image. (Report)Reply
Quite a nice poem. A shock, coming from her. (Report)Reply
Awesome I like this poem, check mine out (Report)Reply
One never knows what it is like to be in New York unless one has lived there. Well I have not but i do dream to live one day. Some day. (Report)Reply
Awakening in the city that never sleeps.
Even in the hustle and bustle of city oe
can still find a bit of relaxation. Enjoyed
this one. Forever Maya. (Report)Reply
An interesting morning read. Very enjoyable. Thank you Mrs. Angelou (Report)Reply
A lovely poem. i do not find appropriate word to praise (Report)Reply
I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR POETRY. ON AGING BEST POEM EVER! (Report)Reply