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

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