A Poem for Dr. Maya Angelou (RIP Beloved)


I have been crying since hearing of the passing of my beloved Dr. Maya Angelou. As a young girl I found my voice through her literature. Her works allowed me to form thoughts before I understood the pain I felt. Dr. Angellou has been my literary inspiration all of my life. I had the wonderful…

Great Christ Our Cries


I slowly enter the room Giving my mind time to adjust to whatever may lay ahead Fix my face into a permanent smile We wear the mask that grins and lies     It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes A look of her surprise registered across her face There’s my grandbaby I’ve come to…