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Influences in our lives who changed the way the world perceives and believes . . . This is a reprint of an older post in a different section of the site a few years ago. At the time, it felt "right" to honor Maya Angelou. It feels "right" to re-visit that post today to acknowledge her death and to celebrate her life. Maya Angelou: Author, Poet, and Mother to Many of us . . .                                                          Maya Angelou If I were to write an open letter to a list of writers who have impacted my life since childhood, the list would start with Maya Angelou. In my old neighborhood, we had, "Play mommas." These were women approved by our parents who joined in the community goal of helping us reach a healthy, productive, and spiritual adulthood. They would nurture, chastise, and comfort for the good of children and family. As I began thinking about writing you this open letter, my heart filled with joy. What would I say? M