What is the poem 'Alone' by Maya Angelou about?

Maya Angelou. "Alone" is a poem that deals with togetherness by placing emphasis on being alone; quite an irony. It is a lyrical "thinking out loud", a reflection on what it is to be a human and 'out here' in the big wide world. read more

read poems by maya angelou. Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928. She grew up in St. Louis and Stamps, Arkansas. She was an author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwright, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, singer, and civil rights activist. read more

Alone' is an example of Maya Angelou's work that embodies this description strongly; the titular concept is something that everyone can relate to. 'Alone' is an example of Maya Angelou's work that embodies this description strongly; the titular concept is something that everyone can relate to. read more