When You Come is an emotional poem by Maya Angelou, reflecting about the love and human experience. The poem talks about the waiting of a loved one’s arrival and the deep impact it has on the speaker’s life. Born in 1928, Maya Angelou was a celebrated American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. Her poetry often focuses on its lyrical quality, emotional connection, and a profound sense of voice.
When you come to me, unbidden,
Beckoning me
To long-ago rooms,
Where memories lie.
Offering me, as to a child, an attic,
Gatherings of days too few.
Baubles of stolen kisses.
Trinkets of borrowed loves.
Trunks of secret words,
I CRY.