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Adriana posted 'WEEKEND GLORY,' by Maya Angelou | Jul 10, 2008
Weekend Glory Some clichty folks don't know the facts, posin' and preenin' and puttin' on acts, stretchin' their backs. They move into condos up over the ranks, pawn their souls to the local banks. Buying big cars they can't afford, ridin' around town actin' bored. If they want to learn how to live...
Adriana posted 'STILL I RISE,' by Maya Angelou | Jul 10, 2008
Poems that show a woman's strength inspire me. How many time have I had people talk about me because I felt confident in situation where they did not? Or because I had something they wanted? It has happened to all of us. This poem is another favorite of mine for it's strength and it's power. Still I...
Adriana posted 'I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS' by Maya Angelou | Jul 10, 2008
As an animal advocate this poem hits my heart deeply. Birds are such free creatures. With wings that span so beautifully. When I see them caged I wonder how their souls are feeling. They are trapped. Their life taken from them. This poem is such a wonderful voice for them. I Know Why the Caged Bird...
Adriana posted 'ALONE' by Maya Angelou | Jul 10, 2008
Alone Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not stone I came up with one thing And I don't believe I'm wrong That nobody, But nobody Can make it out here alone. Alone, all alone Nobody, but nobody Can make it out here alone. There are some...
