Maya Angelou Dies at 86

I've never seen her referred to as poet laureate of the US. I think the phrase that was used by Clinton was the black woman's poet laureate...which I would say is quite appropriate (looking at the sourcing of the word laureate coming from the greek as a wreath of honor bestowed upon poets, military heroes, etc.).

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I've never seen her referred to as poet laureate of the US. I think the phrase that was used by Clinton was the black woman's poet laureate...which I would say is quite appropriate (looking at the sourcing of the word laureate coming from the greek as a wreath of honor bestowed upon poets, military heroes, etc.).

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Post by [deleted] » Wed, May 28, 2014, 4:02 PM UTC

ironchef wrote: post #6

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I've never seen her referred to as poet laureate of the US. I think the phrase that was used by Clinton was the black woman's poet laureate...which I would say is quite appropriate (looking at the sourcing of the word laureate coming from the greek as a wreath of honor bestowed upon poets, military heroes, etc.).

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Post by silverbax88 » Wed, May 28, 2014, 4:04 PM UTC

I was fortunate enough to have Maya living within a couple of miles of me, and was able to meet her a couple of times. I admired her, and she was an inspiration to me. Her words and actions resonated with me, and I always felt she had veracity of emotion that I could only aspire to.

I too, know why the caged bird sings, but I learned it from you, Maya.

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Post by packetslave » Wed, May 28, 2014, 4:17 PM UTC

  You may write me down in history
  With your bitter, twisted lies,
  You may tread me in the very dirt
  But still, like dust, I'll rise.