The world stood still, a quiet sigh,
When Maya Angelou spread her wings to fly,
Her voice, a beacon, now at rest,
Yet in our hearts, forever blessed.
She penned the pain, the joy, the strife,
In simple words, she painted life,
A legacy of strength and grace,
In every line, her soul’s embrace.
Though she has left this mortal coil,
Her spirit walks on fertile soil,
In every heart that she did touch,
We feel her presence, oh so much.
O Maya, poet, sage, and guide,
Your words will never be denied,
Through us, your light will ever shine,
A timeless star, forever thine.