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Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
When You Come

When you come to me, unbidden,
Beckoning me
To long-ago rooms,
Where memories lie.


Offering me, as to a child, an attic,
Gatherings of days too few.
Baubles of stolen kisses.
Trinkets of borrowed loves.
Trunks of secret words,


I CRY.
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Maya Angelou --

Maya Angelou

1928-04-04 — 2014-05-28 · St. Louis

Maya Angelou was a celebrated American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. Her work is renowned for its profound exploration of identity, racism, family, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through powerful autobiographical narratives and evocative poetry, she gave voice to the experiences of Black Americans, particularly women, offering messages of hope, dignity, and self-acceptance. Her impactful writing and unwavering advocacy for social justice made her a global icon.

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