Literature for Life to Roy Thomson Hall to hear Dr. Maya Angelou Speak Live

Dr. Maya Angelou’s words have been a source of inspiration and encouragement for millions of people around the world. It’s no wonder that Dr. Maya Angelou’s work has always been favoured by Literature for Life and included within our programming. Our program participants have been particularly inspired by her poems, “Phenomenal Woman” and “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”.

Thanks to an anonymous donation, tickets have been provided to hear Dr. Maya Angelou speak at Roy Thomson Hall this evening. A poet, playwright, producer, director, conductor, actor, best-selling author, social activist and 3 time Grammy winner, she has a lot of knowledge and wisdom to offer the world and the Literature for Life organization from the program participants to the members of our board.

It will be an unforgettable evening.

Here is a poem written by a Humewood House, Literature for Life program participant that was inspired by a recital of Dr. Maya Angleou’s poem “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”:

I know why the caged bird sings

The caged bird sings unhappily.
The caged bird mind is uneasy.
The caged bird doesn’t understand his place.
The caged bird doesn’t want to be here anymore.
The caged bird wants to know his punishment; he wants to know his crime.
The caged bird doesn’t speak; he just lets out a small cry.
The other birds can’t hear him, because they’re too busy being free.
Far from the apartment walls, and stores beneath.
It refuses to eat and entertain, and his owner says he’s gotten sick;
And his time has come and gone,
A replacement is made, and no one ever knew what was wrong.

Carlene D.
May 5, 2011