We bid thee farewell Maya Angelou

In 1928,

the greatest poetess was born,

Shared her powerful words of wisdom

Motivated a million,

but today we mourn

And this is why we bid thee farewell

encouraged every woman from all walks of life,

that they are, extraordinary,

that they are, phenomenal,

inspired those experiencing troubles and strife

that they are nothing less,

but exceptional

And this is why we bid thee farewell

advised every woman who is not “cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size”

that they are beautiful the way they are,

even when they are often criticized

Your wise and powerful words made them realise,

that they are more beautiful than butterflies

And this is why we bid thee farewell.

Farewell Maya Angelou

Farewell.

Wrote this poem as a tribute to Maya Angelou.

May her soul rest in peace.

by

Makhubu Nonkululeko Evelyn.