What if the mightiest word is love, love beyond marital, filial, national. Love that casts a widening pool of light. Love with no need to preempt grievance. In today's sharp sparkle, this winter air, anything can be made, any sentence begun. On the brink, on the brim, on the cusp -- praise song for walking forward in that light. Elizabeth Alexander
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The writer of this poem, Maya Angelou, was speaking about the power of love. Love is a powerful force. It can bring people together and make them stronger in the end. The poet is speaking of the strength that comes from love and how it can shine in any situation.Love can bring out the best in you and make you work to be the best person you can be.

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