The Power of Words

by Lu   Feb 14, 2011


The Power of Words

Forever her words linger
in the depths of my mind.

A body stripped
of precious moments
and happy memories of youth.
Yet like the last fallen leaf
on an Autumn day, she stands unbroken
knowing why "the caged bird sings"

A voice restrained by chains,
and subdued by the guilt that
follows her trembling innocence.
She walks with power
and speaks with grace.
Never allowing the world
to steal the dignity
of a "Phenomenal Woman"

It is only after I have withdrawn
my eyes from her words,
and the cold shivers have settled
and my eyes wiped of fallen mist,
do I see clearly.
The power of the human spirit - that loves

I too shall rise again upon the wings
of one woman's compassion and wisdom.
A woman - a poet - an author - a mother

An inspiration

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"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
Maya Angelou

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  • 12 years ago

    by Lu

    The MM's are an inspiration to me and I thank them for always challenging me to write and for listening to me vent on the days that the sun doesn't shine.

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    2012.01.20 07:04 please 2nd post

  • 13 years ago

    by Natalie84

    This was a brilliant write my friend. I miss reading your words…this is beautiful. I think most woman could relate to this piece as I believe we all have an untold story. Sad to think we can’t bear it all and show our hearts but that’s just not how it goes. Maya is incredible – Tyler Perry put her in one of his movies and listening to her character speak in the movie brought me to tears because you know no matter the character she was speaking from the heart – it was truly beautiful and even though I felt like a total corn ball I have watched that movie a million times. You have penned a gem here! Great coming back and reading your script! Hope you are well.

  • 13 years ago

    by AngelDust

    Beautiful piece of art here Lu. I adore it. I like the words you used the lay out and the metophores. It told a beautiful but sad story. I understand it and like what it's about. It carries a certian air with it. You truly are a brilliant writer with so much inspiration to share. Fatastic.

    Danika
    -xx-

  • 13 years ago

    by AngelDust

    Beautiful piece of art here Lu. I adore it. I like the words you used the lay out and the metophores. It told a beautiful but sad story. I understand it and like what it's about. It carries a certian air with it. You truly are a brilliant writer with so much inspiration to share. Fatastic.

    Danika
    -xx-

  • 13 years ago

    by Cindy

    Luanne
    All I can say is BEAUTIFUL!
    Love Cindy

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