Maya Angelou Poems on World (6 Poems)

On The Pulse Of Morning (Maya Angelou Poems)

A Rock, A River, A TreeHosts to species long since departed,Mark the mastodon.The dinosaur, who left dry tokensOf their sojourn hereOn our planet floor,Any broad alarm of their of their hastening doomIs lost in the gloom of dust and ages.But … Continue reading →

Human Family (Maya Angelou Poems)

I note the obvious differencesin the human family.Some of us are serious,some thrive on comedy. Some declare their lives are livedas true profundity,and others claim they really livethe real reality. The variety of our skin tonescan confuse, bemuse, delight,brown and … Continue reading →

The Health-Food Diner (Maya Angelou Poems)

No sprouted wheat and soya shootsAnd Brussels in a cake,Carrot straw and spinach raw,(Today, I need a steak). Not thick brown rice and rice pilawOr mushrooms creamed on toast,Turnips mashed and parsnips hashed,(I’m dreaming of a roast). Health-food folks around … Continue reading →

Old Folks Laugh (Maya Angelou Poems)

They have spent theircontent of simpering,holding their lips thisand that way, windingthe lines betweentheir brows. Old folksallow their bellies to jiggle like slowtambourines.The hollersrise up and spillover any way they want.When old folks laugh, they free the world.They turn slowly, … Continue reading →

The Rock Cries Out to Us Today (Maya Angelou Poem)

A Rock, A River, A Tree Hosts to species long since departed, Mark the mastodon. The dinosaur, who left dry tokens Of their sojourn here On our planet floor, Any broad alarm of their of their hastening doom Is lost … Continue reading →

Men (Maya Angelou Poem)

When I was young, I used to Watch behind the curtains As men walked up and down the street. Wino men, old men. Young men sharp as mustard. See them. Men are always Going somewhere. They knew I was there. … Continue reading →