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... “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou is a poem in which she symbolizes how despite the hardships and oppression she experienced during her youth she rose above the agony and anguish that beset her. This poem is a favorite of mine because I see a reflection of myself being portrayed striving to overcome a troubled past. I see myself as I read:
“Out of the huts of history’s shame (29-32)
I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise”
People often live their lives according to the expectations that are set by society. ... In those days, I recall the early nights when my two sisters and I fought over cover, while my mom sat diligently at her Singer sewing machine so we’d each have a new ensemble to wear for the first day of school. ... ” (5), here I relate at that point in the poem, as my sisters and I didn’t see our clothing as meager, we looked good and they were the best, more special than any Tommy Hilfiger outfit from Boston Store.
Approximate Word count = 744
Approximate Pages = 3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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