May be, as black, you lived in slavery; <br />May be, as young, you stayed in penury; <br />May be, you were victim of usury, <br />But still like dust, you rose again surely! <br /> <br />No more could anyone offend you more; <br />World's twisted lies couldn't give you eyesore; <br />God opened you another newer door; <br />And so you rose with courage in hearts core. <br /> <br />Despair couldn't hurt you like it did in past; <br />Hereafter, your eyes will never be downcast; <br />With God's grace, you've overcome lacks at last; <br />And so you rose like dust again quite fast. <br /> <br />No words unkind can hurt your sullen heart; <br />No glare from eyes unnerves you though by art; <br />No hatred cows you down whenev'r you start; <br />Still you rose like dust before you depart. <br /> <br />God gave you talents much more than you thought; <br />Your heart-ache's gone and God has changed your lot; <br />Nothing deterred your phoenix-rise and slot; <br />You rose like dust for your wars were well fought! <br /> <br />A tribute to the (late) Poetess Maya Angelou <br />Copyright by Dr John Celes 2-06-2014<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/still-you-rose-a-tribute-to-maya-angelou/
