Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie

Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie

Author: Maya Angelou

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2013-04-10

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 0307833275

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Another remarkable collection of poetry from one of America's masters of the medium. The first part gathers together poems of love and nostalgic memory, while Part II portrays confrontations inherent in a racist society.


Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well

Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well

Author: Maya Angelou

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2013-04-10

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 0307833267

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This collection of thirty-six poems is, once again, eloquent evidence of Maya Angelou's continuing celebration of life: Here are poems of love and memory; poems of racial confrontation; songs of the street and songs from the heart.


Maya Angelou: The Complete Poetry

Maya Angelou: The Complete Poetry

Author: Maya Angelou

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2015-03-31

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 0349006229

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From her reflections on African American life and hardship in Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie to her revolutionary celebrations of womanhood in Phenomenal Woman and Still I Rise, and her elegant tributes to dignitaries Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela (On the Pulse of Morning and His Day Is Done, respectively), every inspiring word of Maya Angelou's poetry is included in the pages of this volume.


Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die

Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die

Author: Maya Angelou

Publisher:

Published: 1973-01-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780553135039

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Another remarkable collection of poetry from one of America's masters of the medium. The first part gathers together poems of love and nostalgic memory, while Part II portrays confrontations inherent in a racist society.


Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?

Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?

Author: Maya Angelou

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2013-04-10

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 0307833240

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Lyrical and cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems speak of love, longing, parting; of freedom and shattered dreams; of Saturday-night partying and the smells and sounds of Southern cities.


I Shall Not Be Moved

I Shall Not Be Moved

Author: Maya Angelou

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-08-17

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0307802078

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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.


Amazing Peace

Amazing Peace

Author: Maya Angelou

Publisher: Schwartz & Wade

Published: 2010-11-03

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0375982752

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This dazzling Christmas poem by Maya Angelou is powerful and inspiring for people of all faiths. In this beautiful, deeply moving poem, Maya Angelou inspires us to embrace the peace and promise of Christmas, so that hope and love can once again light up our holidays and the world. “Angels and Mortals, Believers and Nonbelievers, look heavenward,” she writes, “and speak the word aloud. Peace.” Read by the poet at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House on December 1, 2005, Maya Angelou’ s celebration of the “Glad Season” is a radiant affirmation of the goodness of life.