Tag Archives: Maya Angelou

Happy International Women’s Day!

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Touched By An Angel

We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple and comes into our sight to liberate us into life. Love arrives and in its train come ecstasies old memories … Continue reading

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But To Thrive

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive.” Maya Angelou

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Rise

I won’t just survive Oh, you will see me thrive Can’t write my story I’m beyond the archetype I won’t just conform No matter how you shake my core ‘Cause my roots—they run deep, oh Oh, ye of so little … Continue reading

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Happy Women’s Day!

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Success

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I Rise

You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may tread me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ‘Cause I walk … Continue reading

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