Maya
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By luigi_pagano
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She told us why
the caged bird sings:
not to extol captivity
but to wish for freedom
despite its clipped wings.
She too raged and fought
for peace and human rights.
A warrior for equality,
she was the brightest light.
Abused at the age of seven
she made a conscious choice
not to talk and for years
she withheld her voice.
But when heard again
it became commanding,
it spoke of liberty,
tolerance and understanding.
An unrelenting activist,
great exponent of her sex,
she espoused many causes
with her friend Malcolm X.
And now that this fiery bird
has left her cage for ever
we’ll remember her every word,
both uplifting and clever.
© Luigi Pagano 2014
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Thank you for posting this
Thank you for posting this Luigi. A fitting tribute to a wonderful woman. Whenever I couldn't sleep, or at times when I felt low, I would often watch videos of her speaking / reading - sometimes night after night, and reading this poem of yours, which has brought me the news of her passing has made me feel like I've lost a friend. I hope you won't mind if I post one of my own to add to your tribute, Luigi. I didn't know I could be so affected by someone I didn't actually know.
Wiping tears.
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A great tribute to a
A great tribute to a beautiful lady, who I'm sure will be missed by many a poet.
May she rest in Peace.
Thank you for sharing this one Luigi.
Jenny. xx
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Luigi - your lovely tribute
Luigi - your lovely tribute brought the tears to my eyes, too.
Tina
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