![]() Instead, they see that silence is a failure of what’s intrinsic to oneself-freedom to live a life of one’s own volition. What makes “Caged Bird” an inspirational poem is that although one bird is free and the other is caged, the caged bird doesn’t stop singing.įew people possess that kind of strength and perseverance. Because the love represented here is strong without being sexual or intimate, and because it’s a love that finds you later on, it’ll work as part of your eulogy for a partner or perhaps a dear friend. Here’s a poem that exemplifies a love that “sets you free” from pain, fear, and timidity. It’ll work in a eulogy written for the mysteriously wonderful woman who may not have been idolized by usual standards but was phenomenal without trying. So, in “Phenomenal Woman,” the reader gets to hear how what’s unconventional is far more intriguing than the rest. “Phenomenal Woman”īy contrast, conventional women and men narrowly experience life. Perhaps the poem could be both poignant and inspirational if referenced as survival through amazing odds. She should have been dancing the dance, and singing the song. Here, she looks back at the pain almost in disbelief. ![]() “When I Think About Myself” is about observing one’s own life. Maya Angelou’s poetry is intense, resounding, and inspirational, making it an ideal addition to a funeral service or eulogy. Choose from any one of the following to add that same wisdom to your loved one’s funeral. Readers, time and again, sit with her words, seeking truths sometimes painful, other times beautiful, though always memorable. Inspirational Maya Angelou Funeral PoemsĪngelou was both a gifted writer and sage.Each line of poetry is a panorama of highly sought-after painted rhythms, whether in times of inspiration or of great sorrow. The indelible combinations of elegant but powerful metaphors created a national reverence for her written word. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way (s)he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.Maya Angelou is one of America’s most celebrated, inspiring poets and civil rights activists. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. A massive, powerful society.Ĭourage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently. It heals the scars left by a larger society. The love of the family, the love of the person can heal. I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. 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. ![]() You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. ![]() I do not trust people who don't love themselves and yet tell me, 'I love you.' There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt. There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. ![]()
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