Today the world lost a beautiful spirit, a phenomenal woman I have long admired.
Rest in Peace, Maya Angelou.
Maya Angelou, April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014
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We did indeed. I just wrote a piece on her for Lefty Pop and as I researched it, I was amazed at all she had done in her earlier life that I was unaware of. What an amazing life and career she’s had.
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May 28, 2014
She certainly did – a very, very full and diverse life. Amazing woman.
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I was sorry to hear of her death. The world lost a brilliant light. She had quite an amazing life and tried her hand at many things. ♥
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May 28, 2014
So true, Kathy. She will be sorely missed.
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May 28, 2014
I admired that woman so much…she was an inspiration to women of every age and description. I loved it when she told about taking a bottle of whiskey into a room and sitting alone to write her poetry…I could see her. Being real and famous at the same time must be very hard. She will be greatly missed.
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May 28, 2014
She certainly will. I think I secretly hoped that some day she’d speak at some conference or other I’d attend and I’d be able to see her in person. Makes me so very sad to know now that that will never happen.
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May 28, 2014
I was also sorry to hear of her death. Such an amazing woman. I read “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” when I was in college (the early 1970′s) – it was so powerful, and it was only the beginning.
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May 28, 2014
I have all of her collected autobiographies in one bound volume, and I think it’s time I read them again.
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May 28, 2014
So hate to hear when someone passes. Unfortunately, I don’t recognize the name so I am at a double loss.
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May 28, 2014
She was an amazing person, Bonnie. She will be missed.
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May 28, 2014
The third tribute I am reading about Maya Angelou and I never tire of it. Such a wonderful woman <3
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May 28, 2014
So very wonderful.
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May 28, 2014
She was indeed a woman who walked tall, Laurel. RIP, Maya!
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May 28, 2014
She did indeed!
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May 29, 2014
Phenomenal words by a phenomenal lady!!
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May 29, 2014
Yes indeed!
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She was a great lady. Thanks for sharing, Laurel.
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May 29, 2014
You’re welcome, Michelle. She was indeed.
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May 29, 2014
Wow this is so well written!
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May 29, 2014
Her poetry is wonderful.
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May 29, 2014
Beautiful tribute!! Can’t get enough of her….Thanks for sharing, Laurel…
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May 29, 2014
Thank you, Shalini.
Laurel, I find this poem particularly moving because of the recent Santa Barbara killings. I find my grief over those murders and merged with my sadness over Maya Angelou’s death. I can’t seem to stop the tears.
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May 29, 2014
Sometimes it’s just all too much.
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May 29, 2014
Thank you for sharing this post — it was such a nice tribute to an amazing, beautiful woman
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May 30, 2014
You’re welcome, Carol.
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I hadn’t heard. So sorry. She was amazing!
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May 30, 2014
She certainly was!
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May 29, 2014
This was such a surprise yesterday. A force of nature, that woman.
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May 30, 2014
It really hit me hard. So very sad to lose her so soon.
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She was an inspiration… loved these quotes by her…http://loudthinkin.blogspot.in/2014/05/quotes-by-maya-angelou.html
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June 1, 2014
Wonderful quotes – thank you for sharing!
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