Maya Angelou
The Vision of Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou (1928 - ) is a prolific woman and a magical voice of contemporary literature today. Her screenplay, "Georgia, Georgia" (1972), was the first by an African American woman ever to be filmed, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Being a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, Dr. Angelou continues to travel the world making appearances, spreading her legendary wisdom.

Maya Angelou
Still I Rise
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? 'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells Pumping in my living room. Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I'll rise. Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered eyes? Shoulders falling down like teardrops. Weakened by my soulful cries. ...

Maya Angelou
She Infuses Your Soul With Words
She has seen sorrow, she has experienced pain, yet she inspires all to press on and enjoy the life that has been given to them.  Maya Angelou can touch people's hearts, and make them see things they have not seen.  Words are tools, and Maya Angelou a fine craftsman.