Saturday, January 3, 2009

Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou



When I read a Maya Angelou book or poem, I hear her low southern voice coming off the page. This was a marvelous little read, as is all Dr. Angelou's work. And I read it in honor of the upcoming holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. Angelou is not only a wonder at pulling the heart of African-Americans out of darkness, but she is equally as strong at the heart of women. And each little morsel of love that she has written here gives empowerment along with humility. I enjoyed this deeply and find myself reflecting on it throughout my busy day, bringing peace and sanity to this chaotic world.

J.L.Wills