Read this treasure in the library while retrieving requested books.

Poem reflects the demanding need of baby and child for mother. While baby is one part of mother's life; mother is everything; all of life to baby. Child doesn't like mother leaving her/him but learns mother returns. This reciprocity defines the love and trust between mother and child.

All necessary for child to develop confidence and independence. But...before long the between child adult soon questions, condescends, and rebels against mother. In years, with maturity the child now adult is again filled with wonder, love, gratitude and respect for mother.

Beautiful and moving.

This is one long poem with page breaks instead of a collection of poems (which is what I had expected). It's nice and touching, and would probably make a good Mother's Day gift. Not as deep as some of Angelou's other work, but in some ways that makes it more accessible. ( )

This by far is not one of my favorite poems by Maya Angelou. I would say, "Average" suits it. On top of that, this is more of a gift book. A lot of cream colored pages that are blank. Print on one side and not the other. 9.95 for the book of 9 pages of poetry.

And if I remember correctly...This poem was in her collected pieces.

Don't buy unless you are buying as a gift on mothers day. ( )

Disappointing, I thought. I generally love Angelou's work. This one did not ring true to me. ( )

A sweet, simple little book of nine poems about the growing awareness of, and appreciation for, a mother.

-Jim ( )