Poem: Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46446/still-i-rise
This poem is about the empowerment of black women. I found this poem a few years ago when I was doing my research on the Black Lives Matter movement. I read it and fell in love. because I could relate to it so much. As black woman, I’ve had some really nasty things said to me by some people. However, I try to not let it bother me. This poem is saying that no matter what’s said to me, I’ll still rise. People’s words can’t hurt her.
Maya’s style was clearly inspiring and strong
This is a very powerful poem. It speaks a lot on current events as well as previous events and it pushes/inspires many.
Angelou’s style of poetry is bold, no matter how many times people bring her down she’s never defeated. Powerful.
She has a brave style.
He tone was almost like she was above those that looked down on her.