Woman Work - Maya Angelou

Step into the prevailing rhythm of Maya Angelou’s poem “Woman Work.” This episode brings her words to life through a poignant poetry reading, exploring themes of labor, resilience, and the longing for peace and freedom. Perfect for listeners seeking inspirational poetry, spoken word, and reflections on womanhood and strength, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and connect with one of literature’s most enduring voices.Woman Work Poem by Maya AngelouI've got the children to tendThe clothes to mendThe floor to mopThe food to shopThen the chicken to fryThe baby to dryI got company to feedThe garden to weedI've got shirts to pressThe tots to dressThe can to be cutI gotta clean up this hutThen see about the sickAnd the cotton to pick.Shine on me, sunshineRain on me, rainFall softly, dewdropsAnd cool my brow again.Storm, blow me from hereWith your fiercest windLet me float across the sky'Til I can rest again.Fall gently, snowflakesCover me with whiteCold icy kisses andLet me rest tonight.Sun, rain, curving skyMountain, oceans, leaf and stoneStar shine, moon glowYou're all that I can call my own.Support the showPoems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast Please accept my endless gratitude,I'm tickled pink,You're a gift!Thank you for your time and attention.It's a blessing you've stopped to observe and listen.ADDITIONAL INFO: @thebaldheadedpoet | Linktree