#OnThisDay in 1993, Maya Angelou became the first African-American and first female poet to perform at a Presidential Inauguration when she read her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" at the Inauguration of Bill Clinton.
"The Rock cries out to us today,
You may stand upon me,
But do not hide your face."
Full text: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48990/on-the-pulse-of-morning
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pickPoet Laureate Maya Angelou paints rich and poignant images in this powerful poem. Her words set the tone for the inauguration of President Clinton. She was a brilliant writer and an astounding activist. The world was better because of her.
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This is a beautiful poem. It makes for a beautiful story. But it is very 2012. Some things are universal in the us, but certain things like the 20 empty desks and seats forever are very specific to US tragedies. Dave Pilkey does an excellent job illustrating, but this is an adult poem. I think kids will like it, but may have trouble grasping its meaning.
pickI did not recognize Dav Pilkey's hand in these gorgeous illustrations that accompany Barack Obama's inaugural poem. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Last week's reading (Feb. 26-March 4). Plus one e-book, not pictured. As always, mini-reviews at Rosemary & Reading Glasses.
pickI'm gonna read this anytime things get too dark in the next 4 years.
A small sampling for today's #BlackHistory prompt on #RiotGrams.... some fiction, non-fiction, history, memoir, classics, poetry, and so much more.
