ALONE: An inspirational poem by Maya Angelou

Lying, thinking Last night
How to find my soul a home
Where water is not thirsty
And bread loaf is not stone
I came up with one thing
And I don’t believe I’m wrong
That nobody, But nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

There are some millionaires
With money, they can’t use
Their wives run round like banshees
Their children sing the blues
They’ve got expensive doctors
To cure their hearts of stone.
But nobody No, nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Now if you listen closely
I’ll tell you what I know
Storm clouds are gathering
The wind is gonna blow
The race of man is suffering
And I can hear the moan,
‘Cause nobody, But nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Maya Angelou’s poem “Alone” is a poignant exploration of solitude and the universal human need for connection. Written in free verse, the poem defies strict syllable or rhyming conventions, allowing Angelou to convey her message with raw honesty.

In the opening stanza, the speaker reflects on their search for a soulful home. They yearn for a place where water is not thirsty and bread loaf is not stone. These seemingly contradictory metaphors reveal deeper meanings. Water, essential for life, should not be parched, and bread, a symbol of sustenance, should not be as hard as stone.

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