Maya Angelou
Dr. Maya Angelou is a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom. Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Angelou's unique power to help readers of every orientation span the lines of race and Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics.
Lying, thinking
Last night
How to find my soul a home
Where water is not thirsty
And bread loaf is not stone
I came up with one thing
And I don't believe I'm wrong
That nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.
There are some millionaires
With money they can't use
Their wives run round like banshees
Their children sing the blues
They've got expensive doctors
To cure their hearts of stone.
But nobody
No, nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Now if you listen closely
I'll tell you what I know
Storm clouds are gathering
The wind is gonna blow
The race of man is suffering
And I can hear the moan,
'Cause nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.
If you are not familiar with Maya Angelou, check out this site: http://www.your-inner-voice.com/mayaangelou.html
If Dr. Angelou has touched you in some way, or expressed feelings that you have had, write about it. Can you honor her with your words? Can you write in the style and flair in which she writes? Whatever you would like to write in her honor, please do.
ABSOLUTELY NO BASHING, VULGARITY, OR RUDENESS WILL BE TOLERATED.
~Jeannie~
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 29, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: If only I could give 4 Gold trophies. These tributes are exceptional. All of you deserve first place. Thank you all for your inspiring entries. I am impressed with each and every one. Congratulations to you all.
Jeannie
Contest Winners
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Take off your shoes.
Pass them around.by TooRainbow 36 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 25 2:19 AM 2007. In Society, Life, Spiritual
Bronze trophy winner
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Gold trophy winner
Honorable mention
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i don't want to dishonor her. i just read a book she wrote "I know why the caged bird sings" she's had quite a life.
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that is a good book i have read it too
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excellent contest!
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Thanks! I hope you enter
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What a wonderful contest Jeannie, honoring Dr. Maya Angelou..I love her work a lot. I may try to come up with something..i hope ..best of luck
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Cool hun, I hope you do!! How are you doing?
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very nice
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I adore Maya,even her novels are written poetically.She has a five book autobiography of which I have only two treasured books but they are treasured.I love the way she kept the nickname of Maya given to her by her brother who could not pronounce Marguerite and her heartbreaking honesty touches the soul,I find it refreshing that she is candid about her mistakes but as equally candid re her naievity and motive.If it were possible to love someome one has never met then that is what I feel,a love for this lady who gives whilst she lives,who dances the chances the days bring and is bugged by the blight of the heaviest nights but won't let them get her down to the point that she stays down,oh my,I am an ardent fan of this lively lady who is liberal with her lacing of wortds and with life itself,she had a strong Mother who told her whatever she decided to be she best be the best at it,methinks mom gave good advice and daughter heeded it.Bookmarked.Good luck with this.
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She is an incredible, inspiring, and strong role model for ALL women. Her views on family and responsibilities are dead on the mark. I feel you could write something wonderful. Thanks for you great comment
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Damn, I love her poetry, but I think I'll pass on this one. Thank you for honoring such a remarkable Woman of poetry. I will bookmark this and see what all poets come up with.
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Thanks
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Have not read the book, sorry.
Jen -
Wow!!
I need to look at the contests more often
Almost missed this one
What a Magnificent idea to honor a Blessing to the world of Poetry
I will see what I can do
Best wishes with Your contest Sweet Soul
Have You bookmarked!!
Many blessings too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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I would be honored for you to enter!!
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Jeannie,
Thank you for the wonderful contest in honor of such an amzing woman...also thank you so much for the Silver, it is a honor.
Congratualtions to all.
Love,
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Thank you. I appreciate your entry. I really would have liked to have given only Gold's. You did a wonderful job honoring her.
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Thank You!!
Thank You for the Trophy and points for I am Honored also Appreciative
Congratulations to all who placed
A Wonderful contest in honor
of a Magnificent Woman!!
I just love her
Thank You for Hosting Jeannie
An honor to be a part of this
Many blessings to You
Best wishes too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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