She enters the poem explicitly in the second stanza, as “I” becomes “we” and the bittersweet miracle of parenthood comes into focus. Parents create their children, and vice versa.

To capture their experiences, Save the Children invited children from countries around the world to write short poems about COVID-19, life under lockdown, and how the pandemic has changed their lives.

Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...