Lady of Wisdom

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Maya Angelo life would have turned out very differently if she did not have direction. She would be a woman without a purpose in life. She would not have the strength to endure trials and tribulations. She was a single teenage mom that did not know where her help would come from. If she did not have any goals in her life at that time she would have fell through the cracks like most teenage moms do. She would not be able to take care of her child. Maya and her child might have starved to death if she did not know how and where to obtain assistance. Maya could have remained on the streets as a prostitute as means to feed her and her child. Therefore, she would risk her life everyday trying to support her family. Maya would not have known what she was capable of if she did not have direction in her life. As a result, her life would be full of stress and anxiety as she struggled through her life. After Maya, abuser was beaten to death she became mute because she thought that her words caused this person to be beaten to death. If she did not have support maybe she would have stayed mute and believed that this was all her fault. Maya would not have become one of the world’s most famous poets, as we know her to be today. Most significantly, Maya would not have graduated with her class while she was pregnant. Furthermore, Maya would have dropped out of school and lived a life of poverty. She would have had a very hard life without the wonderful support system that helped her to gain her voice and get back on her feet. Maya was supportive in the civil rights movement. If she would not have offered her support, I am not sure if I would be able to attend classes at a great school today. She is a very inspirational woman. I know that her poe... ... middle of paper ... ...any talents. I believe that Maya new her purpose in life was to educate people of all lifestyles. She had goals that she was determined to see through. She remembered all of her teachers and she used her skills to push ahead no matter the circumstances. I know that it was hard for Maya growing up in the time of racism but she did not allow that to stop her from becoming successful. I know that it was equally hard for Maya being a woman in those times. Maya made the choice to succeed through these perilous circumstances and she moved ahead with the right attitude to accomplish the goals that she knew would make her successful in the long run. Maya is an excellent role model for all generations. She is the main reason that I am in school now to follow my dream to be a medical coder and biller. Maya makes me proud to be an intelligent woman with a purpose in my life.

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