i am a 28 year old woman in search of herself and worth i have been through so many storms in my life that i am in constant search of sunshine you doctor maya angelou have been one of my most postive inspirations coming up as child and until this day i admire your strength as a postive strong black woman i recall repeating several of your poems in my local junior high school and won first place your poems made reflect on our going struggle's as african americans and it has instilled in me a postive drive to help our people and nation you remind me so much of my grandmother i love you so much dr maya angelou may continue to bless you and our nation amen