Another Voice Fades

My heart mourns. Another of the old guard has faded from the fight.  Her battle changed us individually and influenced cities, states, countries, the world.  With grace, poise, and fire she used her words as a weapon.  She defended what was right.  She fought for honor.  She attacked ignorance and prejudice.

Maya Angelou's On the Pulse of Morning

We must not let her brilliant and powerful words fade in the wind.  We must carry on her war with the myriad of profound weapons she has left us and honor all that she has taught, shared, and inspired in us.

May you rest peacefully by the Rock, the River, the Tree, Ms. Angelou.  May you rest in peace.
~K.