From the Capitol’s steps, most Americans became familiar with Maya Angelou. Today, she rests. The fortune that I have is those I have worked with had intimate time with this great poet. John Loengard found time to photograph her in 1992. The work is part of the offerings at GALLERY M.
Maya Angelou, 1992 by John Loengard. © Time, Inc
On This Day:
“I am.”
From the Prairie
From the Desert
By Sea
By Air
I am
From the Classroom
From The Jail
From The Street
From The Office
I am
Coastal beaches to the mountain streams
Ocean glaciers to the greatest of lakes
I am
Inspired, motivated, encouraged
I am
From the tool shed and the garage
From the playground to the Pantheon
A spirit rooted within all
I am
Challenged by mystery
Rewarded by achievement
Joined first as one
Enlightened collectively through all
I am
Fisherman, Tradeswoman, Educator, Medic
Guard, Protector, Driver, Pilot, Cleric
Mother, Father, Sibling, Friend
Citizen
I am
Proud, educated, humbled and rewarded, wealthy and generous
I am
Husker, Hoosier, Orangeman, Duck, Buffalo, Bear, Fighting Irish, Hurricane,
A Razorback
A Blue Devil
Spartan, Bulldog, Hoya
Gratitude, Freedom, Liberty
Justice for All
I am
We are
American.
An ode to Maya Agelou by Mason Hayutin
