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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
STILL I RISE, by MAYA ANGELOU Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: You may write me down in history / with your bitter, twisted lies
Last Line: I rise.
Subject(s): African Americans - Women
First Line: You may write me down in history / with your bitter, twisted lies
Last Line: I rise.
Subject(s): African Americans - Women
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