Homage to Maya Angelo

silence befalls the 

garden  

where you ran 

speakers play only 

static 

where your words 

eternally echo

blessed be those 

whom have borne  

witness 

heartfelt tears fall upon the 

earth 

may your spirit be  

lifted 

by the song of a  

million 

birds 

i have known why the caged bird sung 

now i know why the angels 

do