Maya Angelou's Inaugural Poem (1993)

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  • @dillonlynch92
    @dillonlynch92 9 лет назад +211

    Words can't even describe how beautiful this woman was inside and out. An icon. A treasure. Just a beautiful woman who loved.

    • @ivopinheiro4103
      @ivopinheiro4103 6 лет назад +4

      dillon lynch a beautiful woman who loved, that’s an amazing definition.

    • @whipcashrecords
      @whipcashrecords 5 лет назад +1

      Nice comment Dillon👍🏽

    • @georgevincent1834
      @georgevincent1834 7 месяцев назад

      @dillon......Quit trying to fool us with your B.S. progressiveness. You were probably the first one to fall asleep during her speech.

  • @giotiongsonvlog4442
    @giotiongsonvlog4442 4 года назад +160

    She is the only black person in that stage. She shone like a diamond .

    • @4mayen
      @4mayen 4 года назад +16

      I remember seeing this years ago and the words make more sense even now, and YES I couldn’t help but notice the same thing. She was far more priceless than diamonds

    • @VenusEvan_1885
      @VenusEvan_1885 6 месяцев назад

      A racist comment

  • @MyMichellle
    @MyMichellle 3 года назад +255

    Watching today after Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem 🇺🇸 💙

  • @sammichaels10
    @sammichaels10 6 лет назад +158

    This woman changed my view on literature during the end of my school days. I went from the edge of failure and not attending lessons to getting a B in the final tests. My teacher loved Maya Angelou and taught her words with all the passion and emotional she could, she believed in the beauty of the words Maya Angelou spoke. She's motivated me to start writing myself and I will be uploading these on my channel. I may not be able to speak words like Maya Angelou but there's an unbelievable sense of fulfilment in expressing yourself in writing. I hope she can rest knowing how many people she has inspired and gave meaning into their lives.

    • @giucapa
      @giucapa 5 лет назад +1

      Bravo!

    • @kristinacooke6003
      @kristinacooke6003 3 года назад +5

      Maya Angelou got me through my childhood. She is my extra grandmother. A gift to this world!

    • @AamirYazdani
      @AamirYazdani 3 года назад +1

      This is very inspiring Sam. Hope you are writing! Keep doing so...for keeping the spirit of Maya alive!

    • @madmanmania7171
      @madmanmania7171 3 года назад

      Didn't expect to see u here... favorite morissette performance? lol

    • @missylee1539
      @missylee1539 2 года назад

      I have “still I rise” tattooed on my arm and named my beautiful little black cat Maya, because I said she is a strong black woman for surviving her kittenhood on the street. I’m sure someone will call me a racist for that, but I meant that with all my heart when I named her Maya. Mayas struggle with her mother gave me life as a young woman, as I understood her struggle. She is immortal now. Her words will never die.

  • @dieselxdan
    @dieselxdan 3 года назад +200

    Who is here today, because what Amana Gorman did today?

    • @goldeneve
      @goldeneve 3 года назад +1

      Yup

    • @jasonraczkowski6001
      @jasonraczkowski6001 3 года назад +1

      metoo!!!thisisthefirstthingIthoughtofwheniheardher.....Mayahaspassedon..but..Amandaisthefuture

    • @paulfromthe
      @paulfromthe 3 года назад

      I am.

    • @paulfromthe
      @paulfromthe 3 года назад +1

      Nice to share this feeling.

    • @dieselxdan
      @dieselxdan 3 года назад +1

      Still gives me goose bumps

  • @argue.with.yourself
    @argue.with.yourself 3 года назад +129

    I could imagine Ms.Maya was smiling down on Amanda Gorman as she delivered at the inauguration❤ Clinton had to feel honored!

    • @jasonraczkowski6001
      @jasonraczkowski6001 3 года назад +2

      ohyes!!

    • @ExploringWithRandR640
      @ExploringWithRandR640 3 года назад +7

      I remember watching this when I was 9 and i got goosebumps. And I cried yesterday watching Miss. Gorman because I knew Ms. Maya was smiling 💕

    • @jasonraczkowski6001
      @jasonraczkowski6001 3 года назад

      Iwasincollegeatthattime...andirmemberhowamazinghowitwasanditwassodifferent.

    • @paulfromthe
      @paulfromthe 3 года назад +2

      That s what I was thinking.
      Angelou’s poem is still so powerful.
      And how simple it is to start to make a better world.
      Here on the pulse of this new day
      You may have the grace to look up and out
      And into your sister's eyes, into
      Your brother's face, your country
      And say simply
      Very simply
      With hope
      Good morning.

    • @paulfromthe
      @paulfromthe 3 года назад +1

      @@ExploringWithRandR640 So do I. Regards from The Netherlands.

  • @adamudanjuma8502
    @adamudanjuma8502 Год назад +11

    Nigeria, my country, should allow its poets to speak at its Presidential Inaugurations. Poetry is alive. 🙏🏿

  • @nomsangwenya9116
    @nomsangwenya9116 2 года назад +10

    Maya made me love poetry. This was awesome. What a strength, you had it all. Our dear Maya. Continue resting in piece

  • @TheDailyConversation
    @TheDailyConversation  10 лет назад +77

    Honoring the great Maya Angelou (1928-2014)

    • @thesincerelysheproject3891
      @thesincerelysheproject3891 10 лет назад +1

      This video has been featured on The Sincerely, she Project! sincerelysheproject.blogspot.com/2014/05/todays-quotesnews-world-says-goodbye-to.html

  • @lovesquarelivesforeverrr5617
    @lovesquarelivesforeverrr5617 2 года назад +16

    Maya is part of those people who changed the world, she will never be forgotten

  • @robertbullock3012
    @robertbullock3012 10 лет назад +55

    I wept when I heard it on January 20, 1993, and I still weep today. What a treasure she was.

  • @jus1taj
    @jus1taj 8 лет назад +42

    The depth of this poem is remarkable. May we all learn from her vision for us.

  • @beadot8629
    @beadot8629 9 лет назад +30

    Maya's words, her voice, enlivens my soul. A truly great human being of amazing grace, spirit and teaching.

  • @DMVAUDITS
    @DMVAUDITS 5 лет назад +56

    “History despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

    • @guendouzsh
      @guendouzsh 5 лет назад +5

      This truly moved me to tears.. yet still many will not understand its depth

    • @MaryJaneManson1
      @MaryJaneManson1 3 года назад

      One of my favorite excerpts from her art

  • @zjat37
    @zjat37 9 лет назад +73

    "Each new hour holds new chances for new beginnings ... the horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change."

  • @Paslayas
    @Paslayas 5 лет назад +12

    The beauty of her voice, her words, her message. And the joy of listening, taking her words in, knowing the truth behind her words, the look of love from President Clinton.
    Now, more than ever we need to listen to her words.

  • @kathyyoung6608
    @kathyyoung6608 7 лет назад +7

    gives me chills every time I watch this. like to watch first thing in the morning for inspiration. a truly phenomenal woman and will be missed by millions.

  • @manju331
    @manju331 3 года назад +30

    Watching today after listening to Amanda Gorman 💜

  • @BLAB-it5un
    @BLAB-it5un 2 года назад +5

    An absolute master class in the power of language and the profound perspective of history. Should be mandatory in every American history class and every language arts class. A modern masterpiece without rival.

  • @torontoluck
    @torontoluck 3 года назад +21

    Came to watch this after 2021 inauguration

  • @mandelynn_0801
    @mandelynn_0801 3 года назад +6

    Amanda,,,this great woman is smiling for you and through you!

  • @vornik24
    @vornik24 6 лет назад +11

    I am not sure if they have ears for her wisdom. But this is the only wisdom that can truly bring us together.

    • @kmcq692
      @kmcq692 5 лет назад +1

      vorniceanu ionut yes. It’s vital.

  • @s0urp0wer5
    @s0urp0wer5 11 месяцев назад +1

    I return to this poem to find solace and humility in our modern age. There is a glorious peace within our grasp.

  • @randomwonders6320
    @randomwonders6320 3 года назад +5

    I’m here reminded of this in 2021 because of this years poem
    I think this is one of the best poems ever right behind phenomenal woman

  • @737speedster
    @737speedster 7 лет назад +25

    If you're looking for the sample used in LTJ Bukem's "Horizons", it starts at 4:51

    • @pj9368
      @pj9368 7 лет назад +2

      737speedster thought I was only one lol

    • @alangray6961
      @alangray6961 3 года назад +1

      Bukem brought me here.

  • @phillyop338
    @phillyop338 2 года назад +2

    Maya Angelou speaks very eloquently. This poem never dies 🙏🏾 2022 and beyond. ❤️

  • @alyssaleatham8544
    @alyssaleatham8544 5 лет назад +4

    Her voice draws me in and I have to listen twice. The first time I feel her words and am overwhelmed. The second I hear them and am in love, inspired. My God, to write something she would be proud of is my dream. What a person to have as my hero...

  • @BLAB-it5un
    @BLAB-it5un 2 года назад +2

    The great tragedy of this supremely gifted messenger and her most profoundly epic and clear message, not a soul behind her could hear a word she said. Speaking directly at them and challenging them was futile. The irony lost on them completely. "Today I call you to my river side if you will study war no more." Humans are not in charge. Nature is. We are but temporary visitors here. More than 30 years on and still they do not hear the rock, the river or the tree.

  • @ttilion1
    @ttilion1 10 лет назад +29

    She was a poet, author and rights activist. She is a rock! She died today at age 83.

  • @davidanthonystone5165
    @davidanthonystone5165 6 лет назад +4

    I get chilled and warmth to my soul when I hear Ms Angelou Bless her

  • @bradlovely6936
    @bradlovely6936 2 года назад +2

    This woman was masterfully aligned with the pulse of the Universe. An Earth Angel of the highest order.☀️ Simply Incredible! 🙏🏼

  • @tfajsh
    @tfajsh Год назад +1

    Just a force of nature. What an orator, what a blessing. How lucky I was to have lived while Maya Angelou lived!! Incredible American, incredible human!!! 🇺🇸

  • @3000A.D
    @3000A.D 5 лет назад +3

    its so nice when artist are appreciated like this to be able to present themselves to a president especially

  • @cleopatralimakatsomokokoan7873
    @cleopatralimakatsomokokoan7873 10 лет назад +7

    She was phenomenal Indeed!

  • @jeromelj1010
    @jeromelj1010 7 лет назад +4

    Good morning indeed. What an inspirational life. Wise beyond words.

  • @SheenaD444
    @SheenaD444 Год назад

    Thank you for keeping this posted!

  • @inrx45bgy
    @inrx45bgy 5 лет назад +3

    Oscar Wilde: All bad poems are sincere. Harold Bloom on this poem: Its sincerity is overwhelming.

  • @ramonabreedveld9427
    @ramonabreedveld9427 3 года назад +3

    That is a WOW of ! Poem / indescribable language of pure mind

  • @IsisAdgerWasHere21stC.
    @IsisAdgerWasHere21stC. 7 лет назад +4

    Overcome by Tears of awe and amazement. What a treasure.

  • @eshabhi9356
    @eshabhi9356 5 лет назад +1

    you nail it ...Maya Angelou.....your poem echoes thru the rock , the trees and the rivers.....

  • @Oops2277-e4s
    @Oops2277-e4s 6 лет назад +9

    With Hope and simply say GOOD MORNING

  • @summerscarlette
    @summerscarlette 2 года назад +1

    I am here because of Amanda Gorman.
    Wonderful poets!
    Amazing and world class to be truthful!

  • @davidanthonystone5165
    @davidanthonystone5165 6 лет назад +2

    You may stand upon my rock, but you cannot hide your face I love her and listen to this often "do not wed to fear"""" I miss her and the silence is deafening. It is why I read her

  • @milanr.kundera5515
    @milanr.kundera5515 4 года назад +10

    “a work of astonishing sincerity”
    (harold bloom is a legend)
    😂😂😂

  • @dougrobinson5573
    @dougrobinson5573 8 лет назад +9

    love it. so beautifull so amzing so inspiring so wonderfull great and blessed.

  • @angelahebert4561
    @angelahebert4561 3 года назад +2

    Thank you and may you rest in peace, beautiful seer and poet, Maya Angelou.

  • @user-tq1mm8gh9e
    @user-tq1mm8gh9e 5 лет назад +6

    Phenomenal woman!!

  • @allansherry7842
    @allansherry7842 10 лет назад +3

    That was a truly astounding poem, to compare it to anything I'll compare it to something my countryman & one of Marguerite's favourite poets wrote... A mans a man for a' that.

  • @norskie.dans.la.forêt
    @norskie.dans.la.forêt Месяц назад

    Needing this today.

  • @lisabradford8180
    @lisabradford8180 4 года назад +1

    so beautiful. thank you, dr. angelou 💖

  • @augustinakyereboah5988
    @augustinakyereboah5988 6 месяцев назад

    Wow...amazing work put together ❤️

  • @thandoreviews8886
    @thandoreviews8886 5 лет назад +9

    “The rock cries out Today: ‘You may stand on me, but do not hide your face.’” 🙏🏿

  • @easysqweezie3760
    @easysqweezie3760 Год назад +2

    thank you it helped with my homework

  • @molliebowling7029
    @molliebowling7029 3 года назад +4

    Today i feel we are under the rock, far from the tree a nd the peaceful river. May we someday return to that place.

    • @mmybickers
      @mmybickers 3 года назад

      Greetings from the future :D

  • @nhlanhlanene4847
    @nhlanhlanene4847 Год назад

    I needed to hear this today 😢❤

  • @Unknown08214
    @Unknown08214 3 года назад +2

    This is amazing

  • @heathermontgomery8502
    @heathermontgomery8502 4 года назад +2

    I love her voice, I love her soul.

  • @fairfaroe3003
    @fairfaroe3003 4 года назад +1

    thanks for the video.

  • @beastmodefella1185
    @beastmodefella1185 6 лет назад +2

    Top best 3 of all time poetry.

  • @USVIBL
    @USVIBL 4 месяца назад

    I was in the audience..."good morning"...Maya knows why the caged bird sings....💙💙💙

  • @DenitaFord
    @DenitaFord 4 месяца назад

    Powerful and beautiful poem

  • @kasuScene
    @kasuScene 3 года назад

    This poem is so beautiful & intricate! 😍

  • @thikabouit
    @thikabouit 9 лет назад +4

    Amazing Grace.....+

  • @SouthernBelleTells
    @SouthernBelleTells 2 года назад +1

    Watching Valentine’s Day 2022. Paying homage to Maya Angelou, a true Black History Gem 💎

  • @MarkFox88
    @MarkFox88 3 года назад +8

    I love Maya's wisdom. God is our loving Black Mother.

  • @jannamajor8669
    @jannamajor8669 8 лет назад +2

    I LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE SO INSPIRING, WIS,BUTIFULL,AND KIND YOU LEGENDARY YOUR MY HERO

  • @Dishodiwaba
    @Dishodiwaba 8 лет назад +3

    Power!

  • @beatricewoods3113
    @beatricewoods3113 5 лет назад +2

    I go to this video often still weep tears of joy.masterpiece.

  • @is01ated
    @is01ated 4 года назад +4

    5:08 My Favorite Part

  • @Unknown08214
    @Unknown08214 3 года назад +1

    It's so inspiring

  • @sonhouse7642
    @sonhouse7642 Год назад

    Truly words can curse or bless the human spirit. Why the caged birds sings. Gave me the love for the spoken and written word...

  • @Arron413
    @Arron413 3 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @autumnrose6370
    @autumnrose6370 4 года назад

    Beautiful..Indeed💜

  • @laurafayemettes-koolhaas1217
    @laurafayemettes-koolhaas1217 6 лет назад +2

    I have a tattoo in the middle of my shoulders with the text: Horizons Leans Forward offering you space to place new steps of change. First i only know it by LTJ Bukem from the music Horizons. Now i see her for the first time! I love this woman

  • @sandraeileenscruggs
    @sandraeileenscruggs Год назад

    Forever Maya❤

  • @mjwright768
    @mjwright768 4 года назад

    Wonderful !

  • @Xicanm86
    @Xicanm86 9 лет назад +6

    So I just watched Alexander and Blanco's poems at Obama's inaugurations...what the hell happened to poetry!! This is how a poem is made, read, said!

    • @caitlinh.5606
      @caitlinh.5606 3 года назад

      So glad Gorman brought real poetry back.

  • @JGH-wn3tb
    @JGH-wn3tb 2 месяца назад

    Powerful

  • @thomasmataloa
    @thomasmataloa 10 лет назад +1

    amazing Woman

  • @bosslady1188
    @bosslady1188 4 года назад

    Amazing

  • @MoneyStory52
    @MoneyStory52 4 года назад +2

    You see why death us an enemy? All this knowledge, creativity... gone!

    • @Alicegab300
      @Alicegab300 4 года назад +2

      Her knowledge and creativity survived in the ones who are inspired by her! It's not gone ! Death just means she wont be able to put more of her beautiful words out but the words she already said resonate within me and you and many others!!

  • @tahref4371
    @tahref4371 3 года назад +1

    Help ! je recherche ce discourt en vain avec traduction en français avec sous-titre d'avance MERCI mille fois 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @robertjoaseus7344
    @robertjoaseus7344 3 года назад

    A genius poet indeed!

  • @undyingtome
    @undyingtome 2 дня назад

    I love how Maya is a Mastodon fan🤘🏼

  • @idrisghazal8031
    @idrisghazal8031 7 лет назад +3

    Wow
    What an incredible human being .

  • @wumiwumi72
    @wumiwumi72 3 года назад

    I love her I love her I love her.

  • @is01ated
    @is01ated 4 года назад

    Iconic

  • @Riv3rch781
    @Riv3rch781 3 года назад

    Nice poem!

  • @saramainyugen8002
    @saramainyugen8002 3 года назад

    Very interesting!

  • @TherealElijhawatkins
    @TherealElijhawatkins 8 месяцев назад

  • @nancylectorres5094
    @nancylectorres5094 10 лет назад +2

    This was the year my daughter was born...I was trying to find a name. I heard her speak...anyway my husbands name is similar.... there it was.

  • @Roller_Ghoster
    @Roller_Ghoster 4 года назад +1

    LTJ Bukem brought me here. New horizons indeed.

  • @imprss
    @imprss 4 года назад

    LTJ bukem's Horizons sample at 4:52. Your welcome!!

  • @JeeRant
    @JeeRant 3 года назад

    Audio/video are not in sync

  • @everythingbutthegirlfan762
    @everythingbutthegirlfan762 Год назад

    30 years ago today.

  • @thedude3065
    @thedude3065 Год назад

    I think this poem speaks well to America as a whole, even now
    despite stains within our history, it is the land of opportunity
    and opportunity always presents room for growth
    mass migrations to this nation do not happen on accident

  • @francynemixon8229
    @francynemixon8229 9 месяцев назад

    ❤😊😢

  • @SaraNowacka
    @SaraNowacka Год назад

    I'm Here because of Delano Smith song "the rock" 😊

  • @talareese580
    @talareese580 10 лет назад +20

    who disliked this?

    • @Swypaworld77
      @Swypaworld77 5 лет назад +2

      Tala Reese CHAIN OF FOOLS...
      Smh.

  • @ryf3658
    @ryf3658 3 года назад

    🙏🙏