Poet's Elegy

Poet's Elegy

A Poem by Rita L. Sev
"

Maya Angelou 1928-2014

"

Lament

the stillness

of her pen

and mourn

the empty pages

waiting

to nurture

unborn lyrics…


in her memory

cry out

the legacy

of her voice

until the echo

shakes

the stars

from the heavens

© 2014 Rita L. Sev


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Rita, this is a beautiful and eloquent tribute to a great American poet and artist. I think the world stopped for a few moments with her passing last week. This is heartfelt and well done!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Damien.
She left her legacy under the heavens as her great voice of freedom echoes through the stars...An excellent poem...:).............

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

She sure did... Thank you, Sami.
Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

You are welcome...:)....................
cry out
the legacy
of her voice
until the echo
shakes
the stars
from the heavens

I think there is little to fear; she will be remembered.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Absolutely. Thanks, Pryde.
she would have been pleased

d

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thank you so much...
beautiful, Rita! and i like your use of free form .. your poem is eloquent and (i think) perfect .. nice job! wonderful tribute
E.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much, E. This is so outside of my usual style; I began a rhyming piece, but it just wasn'.. read more
this is such a wonderful tribute to Maya...you captured the brevity of her writing in yours...and yet these words expand to really show us the spirit, kindness and great voice of this beloved poet.

jacob

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Jacob.
jacob erin-cilberto

9 Years Ago

just read this again...still just as moved...
Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Jacob. I am humbled...
I've been reading a lot of tributes to her on writing sites. This is the best one. Caged bird was the first one I ever read by her. She was a great poet.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Tim. "Caged Bird..." was my first Maya as well, and it's still my favorite of her.. read more
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RJ
Very appropriate subject matter for me right now. Love it!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thank you, RJ!
She will be missed, a talented, beautiful poet and woman taken from us all. A beautiful, heart touching tribute Rita.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Noodle.

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Philadelphia, PA



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