A very moving poem so powerfully expressed. Liked the closure line. Very inspiring.

Captivating

THREE: Most vdeserving as The Modern Poem Of The Day! CONGRATS! Chosen by Poem Hunter and Team

TWO: The speaker acknowledges the physical and emotional challenges posed by time and mortality, yet expresses a steadfast determination to keep living and embracing life's experiences with love and enthusiasm.

ONE: 'The Lesson' is a reflective and introspective poem that contemplates the recurring cycles of life and death.

and to press on through the hard times to make an opportunity for the good times.

The lesson is to embrace life, even at its most bitter moments,

Congrats as the Modern Poem Of The Day!

Maya Angelou keeps inspiring us, dream on and be living. Dream on and stay alive! TOP Marks and TFS

Powerful and inspiring lines that fuel us to keep on dreaming and living

A powerful write.Liked the closure lines.

A penetrative insightful piece of poetry.

I keep on dying, Because I love to live Great

I keep on dying, Because I love to live...lovely expression! The best poem.

I love Maya AngelouQ! !

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Maya Angelou is a strong woman who cares about the rights of other women.

When was the poem itself first published?

Beautiful piece of poetry. I am inspired.