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Shadows on the wall
Noises down the hall
Life doesn't frighten me at all
Bad dogs barking loud
Big ghosts in a cloud
Life doesn't frighten me at all
Shadows on the wall
Noises down the hall
Life doesn't frighten me at all
Bad dogs barking loud
Big ghosts in a cloud
Life doesn't frighten me at all
This poem is a celebration of bravery in the face of adversity. Maya Angelou is an amazing writer and her use of repetition helps readers connect and feel the poem. This poem can help children overcome their fears by understanding that nothing will scare them. It can help them face their fears in real life.
pickThis poem shows resilience and courage. The poem empowers the reader to face life's challenges without fear. There‘s vivid imagery and repetition that creates an amazing sense of strength, making it clear that various aspects of life, such as shadows, loneliness, and even wild animals, are not something to be fearful of.
pick"Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me."
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“Life doesn't frighten me at all. No, they don't frighten me at all. They don't frighten me at all. It's only in my dreams.“
I think this collection of poems would be great in a middle-elementary classroom. As students get older and experience the challenges that come with life these poems can transport them into world where they can see how others are also going through difficult times but end up making it out. I would recommend this book as it is supportive and has a sense of creativity.
pickThis collection of poems is written by the iconic Maya Angelou and is accompanied by illustrations from the works of Jean-Michael Basquiat. Angelou uses evocative words that are emphasized by the illustrations and make them easy to read and a want to continue to read. The poems connect to the reader as they encompass the challenges of life and how you can overcome them.
