Remembering Maya Angelou: Legendary Icon Passes Away At 86 Years Old

Maya Angelou. President Obama. [Photograph] Retrieved on May 28, 2014 by:
http://m.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2014/05/maya-angelou-life-in-photos.html

The world has truly lost a Queen.

A woman with so many notable and honorary titles has passed on, however it can’t be denied that Maya Angelou’s legacy will live on way beyond her years on this earth. The legendary poet was found dead by her caretaker on the morning of May 28th, 2014.

Angelou was reportedly suffering from health complications that ultimately caused her to cancel an event that was to be held in her honor not too long before she died peacefully in her home.

Her family took to her Facebook page to deliver the sad news:

“Dr. Maya Angelou passed quietly in her home before 8:00 a.m. EST. Her family is extremely grateful that her ascension was not belabored by a loss of acuity or comprehension. She lived a l ife as a teacher, activist, artist and human being. She was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. The family is extremely appreciative of the time we had with her and we know that she is looking down upon us with love.”

EGL would like to remember Dr. Maya Angelou by sharing one of her most touching and popular works:

“Phenomenal Woman”

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.

I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size

But when I start to tell them,

They think I’m telling lies.

I say,

It’s in the reach of my arms,

The span of my hips,

The stride of my step,

The curl of my lips.

I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

I walk into a room

Just as cool as you please,

And to a man,

The fellows stand or

Fall down on their knees.

Then they swarm around me,

A hive of honey bees.

I say,

It’s the fire in my eyes,

And the flash of my teeth,

The swing in my waist,

And the joy in my feet.

I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

Men themselves have wondered

What they see in me.

They try so much

But they can’t touch

My inner mystery.

When I try to show them,

They say they still can’t see.

I say,

It’s in the arch of my back,

The sun of my smile,

The ride of my breasts,

The grace of my style.

I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

Now you understand

Just why my head’s not bowed.

I don’t shout or jump about

Or have to talk real loud.

When you see me passing,

It ought to make you proud.

I say,

It’s in the click of my heels,

The bend of my hair,

the palm of my hand,

The need for my care.

’Cause I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me

As Maya has shared “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.“….Mission accomplished.

Ms. Angelou will be greatly missed!

By:Novia Rose

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