I vividly remember reciting her poems in my childhood.
In particular, I recall each line of Phenomenal Woman. I recited it proudly in Chapel services and as part of talent showcases with my siblings. The sass of the lines in each stanza of the poem gave me an opportunity to exude a confidence that, at the time, I didn't think I possessed. That poem did something magical for the spirit of a brown girl. I am grateful to her for that.
Just a few months back, I caught myself captivated by her as she sat in conversation with Oprah on Super Soul Sunday. Her stature, the cadence of her voice, and the gentle strength of her spirit were moving; her words, inspiring. Her legacy, undeniable.
I am grateful to her for that.
Dr./Mama Angelou, as you have transitioned and taken your ancestral wings, today, I simply want to whisper to your soul: "I love you."
Thank you for the way you walked this Earth with us.
-Zuleka
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