Your words not only inspired me, but they empowered me to tackle many dreams that I had pondered in college.  I’m thankful for the clear night I heard your rhythmic voice,  saw your captivating presence, and took heed to your rewarding guidance.  It’s time to say farewell to your physical being, but your impact lives on through generations to come.  Rest in peace.

Click here to see a post I did back in 2011 about rapper Common and Dr. Maya Angelou.