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product_id: 54398191
title: "Poems: Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie/Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well/And Still I Rise/Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?"
price: "R230"
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# Poems: Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie/Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well/And Still I Rise/Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?

**Price:** R230
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- **What is this?** Poems: Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie/Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well/And Still I Rise/Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?
- **How much does it cost?** R230 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/54398191-poems-just-give-me-a-cool-drink-of-water-fore)

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## Description

"Maya Angelou writes like a song, and like the truth."-- The New York Times Book Review "Black, bitter and beautiful, she speaks of our survival."--JAMES BALDWIN Tenderly, joyously, sometimes in sadness, sometimes in pain, Maya Angelou writes from the heart and celebrates life as only she has discovered it. In this moving volume of poetry, we hear the multi-faceted voice of one of the most powerful and vibrant writers of our time.

Review: A pleasurable read. - Really enjoyed the poems in this book. Favourite one is “And still I rise”. Good price and fast delivery.
Review: My favourite poet this book has all the gems she has ... - My favourite poet this book has all the gems she has written in you can feel her power and strength as a woman floating through every word ..very inspiring love it hope fully I will get to read some of them to my granddaughter's in the future pass on the womanly inspiration... phenomenal woman and still I rise are my two favourites

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,256,116 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2,079 in Erotic Poetry 2,201 in American Poetry (Books) 2,485 in Love Poetry (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 756 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A pleasurable read.
*by T***L on 31 July 2023*

Really enjoyed the poems in this book. Favourite one is “And still I rise”. Good price and fast delivery.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favourite poet this book has all the gems she has ...
*by E***R on 15 October 2017*

My favourite poet this book has all the gems she has written in you can feel her power and strength as a woman floating through every word ..very inspiring love it hope fully I will get to read some of them to my granddaughter's in the future pass on the womanly inspiration... phenomenal woman and still I rise are my two favourites

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by S***H on 25 June 2013*

Arrived quickly. Quality is great, cover is not worn and there are no markings to be seen. The poems in general are wonderful and everyone should be encouraged to read some Maya Angelou, she's a fantastic woman!

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*Last updated: 2026-09-20*