Nikki Lincoln

LIFE DOESN'T FRIGHTEN ME


Yesterday we all found out about Maya Angelou's passing. I've never blogged about a celebrity's death or the impact a celebrity has had on my life. When I read blog posts like that I always feel a little self righteous and usually tut away about sensationalist bloggers. I feel differently right now because as a young woman growing up I often felt lost in the world. I didn't know my place, I didn't know who I was or where I was supposed to be headed. It was a confusing time for me, and I found great comfort in Maya Angelou's books and poems. Those books are some of my most cherished possessions. As Sophie grows I hope to share these stories with her.
Today I ordered Maya Angelou's children's book 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me' which is beautifully illustrated by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Have a look:





Shadows on the wall Noises down the hall Life doesn’t frighten me at all



Tough guys fight All alone at night Life doesn’t frighten me at all


Don’t show me frogs and snakes And listen for my scream, If I’m afraid at all It’s only in my dreams.



Panthers in the park Strangers in the dark No, they don’t frighten me at all.

Life Doesn’t Frighten Me is an absolute treat in its entirety, a priceless primer on poetry and contemporary art for little ones and a timeless reminder of the power of courage in all of us. Maya Angelou's stories stirred a sense of courage and pride in me as a young woman and for that she has my eternal gratitude.
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