“I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide, welling and swelling I bear the tide.“ This is a great quote of Angelou discussing her identity.
“I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide, welling and swelling I bear the tide.“ This is a great quote of Angelou discussing her identity.
I would use this book to teach poetry and important themes of life.
pickPoetry - Published in 2007. This book is full of Maya Angelou's poems about topics such as identity, resilience, and love. Her language and imagery makes it relatable and impactful for younger audiences.
pickFour of Maya Angelou‘s amazing poems!
In starting #TheSealeyChallenge , I‘ve been realizing just how little poetry I‘ve actually read! I‘ve read Angelou‘s prose, I‘ve listened to her speak, but Still I Rise is the only poem of hers I‘ve read until today! She‘s such a powerful writer, rage and pride and sorrow, all wrapped up in strong rhymes and great rhythm. More of hers to come! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JqOqo50LSZ0
pickI‘m embarrassed to say that this is the first time I‘ve read this book…. It is so powerful. And really, I listened to the audio, with narration by the author, which is a thing of beauty in itself. This will stay with me…. And I‘ll likely read it again someday (along with the rest of her memoir)
Have to go with a classic for #WhyInTitle. If it's #NewYearNewBooks for anyone, it's a must-read #poem from a treasured #poet and author. @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Shadows on the wall
Noises down the hall
Life doesn't frighten me at all
Bad dogs barking loud
Big ghosts in a cloud
Life doesn't frighten me at all
This poem is a celebration of bravery in the face of adversity. Maya Angelou is an amazing writer and her use of repetition helps readers connect and feel the poem. This poem can help children overcome their fears by understanding that nothing will scare them. It can help them face their fears in real life.
