Momma Welfare Roll Comments

no need of charity, it is right

me and amuses me. She doesn't sound like she takes life's difficulties lying down and not fighting back with

Now what was I going to say- -oh yeah this woman's sassy remark both tickles me and concerns

This is third comment I have written on this poem. PH knocked it off twice and then my computer froze up.Now PH is playing flip to the next poem. I would like to comment on the roll of welfare and this woman's

A wonderful poem on life with a great theme. Superb imagery.

A poem that speaks volume in its sketch of life of a black woman. Beaten by fate but always dreaming to be victorious.

I can’t recall reading anything like this before by Maya Angelou. She summons well this woman with a few descriptive strokes. And my main thought after reading this is that it speaks clearly against those who want to group a people into all one type. -GK

Too mad to work! ! Thanks for sharing.

Maybe we don't like the person portryedbut we realise that just maybe its not her fault bu that of a society that keeps her down trodden because she is black and poor and mad Society often makes judgements but not always the right ones. When you have a job food in your belly and live in a white middle class neighbourhood it is so easy Remember most people are just one pay cheque away from the street. A great piece in my opinion 10/10

Beautiful poem with nice theme.

wonderful life like writings- Searches her dreams for the Lucky sign and walks bare-handed Into a den of bureaucrats for Her portion.

'Too mad to work' A poem filled with vivid images of Momma, a nightmare for the welfare state.

Beautiful poem. Enjoyed from first line to the end.

Such a great write by Maya Angelou👍👍👍

From a poetess of renown. Some memorable stanzas. Good example for aspiring poets.

Very nice poem. love to read this.

a sad reality poem about a real person?

Maya knows how to describe the landscape of the heart- - Her children, strangers To childhood's toys, play Best the games of darkened doorways, Rooftop tag, and know the slick feel of Other people's property.

Awesome I like this poem, check mine out 

Maya you really hit the target with this poem. As they say in the old school You really took the rag off the bush! . A straight and to the nitty gritty write. An eye opener.