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“At Times Like This” by Nikki Giovanni
(for Maya Angelou)
At times like this
We measure our words
Because we are
Measuring a life
A friend was not
Lost nor did she
Transition she
Died
We recognize a good
Life was lead a
Generous heart
Ceases to beat
A hearty laugh will
No longer be
Heard
We measure not
The depth
But the width
Of compassion
And passion
And dreams
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