Touched by An Angel - A poem by Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou - Touched by An Angel

We, unaccustomed to courage
exiles from delight
live coiled in shells of loneliness
until love leaves its high holy temple
and comes into our sight
to liberate us into life.

Love arrives
and in its train come ecstasies
old memories of pleasure
ancient histories of pain.
Yet if we are bold,
love strikes away the chains of fear
from our souls.

We are weaned from our timidity
In the flush of love's light
we dare be brave
And suddenly we see
that love costs all we are
and will ever be.
Yet it is only love
which sets us free.

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Poet: Maya Angelou (Maya Angelou Art) Poem: Touched by An Angel Comment 48 of 48, added on May 12th, 2009 at 1:03 AM. This poem is a great poem it reminds me of my great grandpa when he died! I am only 11 and he died!!! (crying)This poem has a lot of inspiration in it and it could bring you back some good memories of people that has past away and this poem lets you know that the person you love that pasted was touched by an angel and that angel picked him/her up and took them to a better place than earth!!! (HEAVEN!) I miss grandpa!!!!!!!!11 paige from United States Comment 47 of 48, added on December 28th, 2008 at 6:34 AM. Can anyone tell me the source for Touched by an Angel in Angelo's writings? David from United States Comment 46 of 48, added on September 14th, 2007 at 12:44 PM. I was asked to read this poem at my brother's wedding and I can understand why after reading it. This poem is perfect for any occasion when love for another is being celebrated. Marion from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Touched by An Angel, has received 48 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Maya Angelou with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Maya Angelou Poem: Touched by An Angel Last read: Dec 9 2009, 6:49PM Viewed 139491 times. Added on September 14th, 2007 at 12:44 PM.

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