Thursday, January 14, 2021

Whistling in the dark

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it.
~Clara Barton

For Poetry Friday, Maya Angelou with "Life Doesn't Frighten Me." Time to muster up some courage!


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Reflections on the Teche has the Poetry Friday round-up. Thanks, Margaret!

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13 comments:

  1. KayJanuary 15, 2021 at 8:52 AM

    Thank you, Tabatha, for sharing Maya Angelou reading this poem. I needed to hear these words this week and take strength from them.

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  2. Fran HaleyJanuary 15, 2021 at 9:06 AM

    Tabatha, this is needed now, words of overcoming, especially in Angelou's rich, mellow, comforting voice. It's like being wrapped in a warm embrace. Which is also much needed now.

    Many thanks :)

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  3. jan godown anninoJanuary 15, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    hello Dear tabatha!! Yes & more yes! I especially sit up straight hearing Maya Angelou's poem lines:

    "Lions on the loose"
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    "They don't frighten me at all."
    c. Maya Angelou

    I'm so appreciative of your finding & sharing this wonderful Cuppa Strength.
    And from a poet whose words I have been fortuante to twice hear from her own presentation in Our Town. I'm so much more chipper today, because of You.

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  4. Janice ScullyJanuary 15, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    I feel speechless after that reading. Her words and her voice together. Thank you, Tabatha.

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  5. Robyn Hood BlackJanuary 15, 2021 at 10:27 AM

    Oh, I still miss that glorious, rich voice and that indomitable spirit. Thank you for sharing these powerful words this week, Tabatha!

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  6. Linda BJanuary 15, 2021 at 11:54 AM

    Hearing her words in her voice, time to take those words as strength for all of us. I would hope that all teachers could share this with students, Tabatha. Thank you!

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  7. RuthJanuary 15, 2021 at 3:18 PM

    Great choice for these days!

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  8. Michelle KoganJanuary 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM

    Terrific, thanks Tabatha, I had to listen to it a couple times, I liked it so much and her powerfully supportive voice. I'm going to remember her powerfully supportive voice and that "magic charm that I keep up my sleeve," as we move through inaugural week…

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  9. Margaret SimonJanuary 15, 2021 at 7:18 PM

    Thanks for sharing this inspirational reading!

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  10. Linda MitchellJanuary 15, 2021 at 10:34 PM

    What a balm for the soul. I'm listening to this right before bed. I listen like it's a prayer.

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  11. Mary LeeJanuary 16, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    Perfect choice: perfect poem, and to hear her voice...a bonus bit of calm.

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  12. Irene LathamJanuary 16, 2021 at 9:30 AM

    SUCH a great poem. It also exists as a picture book, which I love. xo

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  13. laurasalasJanuary 17, 2021 at 10:54 AM

    What a gift to hear her voice and this poem--thanks!

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