What an Eyeopener

LIt 3321 T/R Wow!What an enlightening point of view. Everyone should listen to the words of the wise. The time that these older people have spent on the earth gives them the right to express their views to the younger generations. I love the way Maya Angelou Recited the poems. I was totally effected by the Shakespeare sonnet when she recited it with such poise and feeling. It is amazing that God has given us a human ability to cope with life situations. He has equipped us all with a different adaptability. Maya was candid in explaining how reading for her was a kind of escape.Reading the books that were availabe to her allowed her to work through the difficulties that were imposed upon her. I thought it was so innocent and childlike when she all but claimed the authors as her friends. NOt by talking to them but finding a common ground to identify with them. I think she was truly blessed to have such a supportive family unit to allow her to work through the horrible experience and the post trauma it caused. I can't imagine and would never want to experience being mute for 1 year much less six. It seems to me that the reading that she did and the authors responsible helped to get her voice back. when I think of my childhood experience I wish I would have been able to use reading as a sort of escape. As we all can see reading helped to prevent destruction of a brilliant mind. I was touched by what she had to say. I tried not to show it too much. The video awakened a hunger in me to be the difference in the children's lives not the addition to the problem. I know that my past experiences are going to help me to identify these traits in the students I will have the opportunity to teach. I enjoyed the wisdom and talent that she portrayed in such a profound way. Her feelings and attitude about our young people really did hit home. I've always loved poetry bbecause I love music and I could sometimes sing it. I also have written afew pices through the years. I would love to be as passionate as MAya Angelou. Thank You Professor Pickett for sharing it with us. I for one feel blessed.