What is the poem about?

“Alone” conveys many themes that appear in other Angelou poems: human suffering, isolation, love, and a need for solidarity in order to rise above the pain and problems that people face. The poem is written in free verse and resembles a song, as the speaker repeats a refrain that emphasizes a call for togetherness. The poem is both intimate and universal in its tone. Upon reflection, the speaker has come to the conclusion that no one can survive in this world alone and that people need to band together to solve problems and live peacefully. As the poem progresses, the speaker’s epiphany transforms into a wise and urgent message to the reader. Through the repetition of a key stanza, the speaker insists that the reader listen to her advice and heed her message about humanity’s need to work together to overcome tensions and live in harmony.