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In her first book of poetry since Why Don't You Sing? Maya Angelou, bestselling author of the classic autobiography I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, writes with lyric, passionate intensity that reaches out to touch the heart and mind. This memorable collection of poems exhibits Maya Angelou's unique gift for capturing the triumph and pain of being black and every man and woman's struggle to be free. Filled with bittersweet intimacies and ferocious courage, these poems are gems–many-faceted, bright with wisdom, radiant with life.
Publication Year: 1990
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There are actually only a few poets I've read (not that I've read dozens, more like half-dozens) whose words I can read in my head and have it come out lyrical and sound right, and Maya Angelou is one of them. The titular poem was my favorite, but I also really enjoyed the one about different types of men, good ones and bad ones. There aren't a huge number of poems so it's not a huge investment - I highly recommend giving it a read.
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