Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (4 April 1928 - 28 May 2014)

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Awaking In New York - Poem by Maya Angelou

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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

Poems by Maya Angelou : 6 / 53

Theadore (12/27/2018 1:22:00 PM)
Please someone tell me the year. I need to know for a school assignment. (Report) Reply
Theadore (12/27/2018 1:21:00 PM)
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
hgjkfbgeuir (4/23/2018 8:21:00 PM)
its great and i like it i lived in new york im grat youre great we are reat yas yaay kewl (Report) Reply

Theadore (12/27/2018 1:23:00 PM)
Do you know what year this great poem was written? I need to know for a school assignment.
bob ross (2/27/2018 11:16:00 AM)
this is amazing art piece (Report) Reply
Dankmemer (12/15/2017 11:04:00 AM)
I’m being forced to read this at school...nhsbchgsbcuhedbv (Report) Reply

Erika (2/10/2019 12:51:00 PM)
Same I have to do a school assignment on her and I have to chose five of her poems

poopoo head (9/26/2018 8:57:00 AM)
me tooo lmaaaaoo dfjjawjjsjkn
Michael Walker (6/19/2017 11:09:00 PM)
Quite good, better than 'Phenomenal Woman'. (Report) Reply
Susan Williams (12/30/2015 1:58:00 PM)
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
Tristan Machado (12/6/2015 11:46:00 AM)
Great poem by the best poet in the world. (Report) Reply
* Sunprincess * (8/31/2015 9:06:00 PM)
.........nicely penned, great write ★ (Report) Reply
Angelina Holmes (5/6/2014 8:22:00 PM)
It has such an interesting image. (Report) Reply
Stephen W (5/1/2014 9:34:00 PM)
Quite a nice poem. A shock, coming from her. (Report) Reply
Brian Jani (4/26/2014 5:00:00 PM)
Awesome I like this poem, check mine out (Report) Reply
Crystal Star (4/1/2014 5:42:00 AM)
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
Patricia Grantham (6/17/2013 8:47:00 AM)
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
Walterrean Salley (4/1/2013 2:39:00 PM)
An interesting morning read. Very enjoyable. Thank you Mrs. Angelou (Report) Reply
Ramesh Rai (2/21/2012 6:50:00 AM)
A lovely poem. i do not find appropriate word to praise (Report) Reply
Mishack Mchunu (1/27/2012 2:51:00 PM)
I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR POETRY. ON AGING BEST POEM EVER! (Report) Reply