This poem shows how even though someone is not beautiful on the outside compared to society’s standards, there is an inner beauty that makes a woman even more beautiful. Maya Angelou May you rest in peace.
Phenomenal Woman
By Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.
I say,
It’s in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It’s the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can’t touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can’t see.
I say,
It’s in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
Now you understand
Just why my head’s not bowed.
I don’t shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It’s in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
‘Cause I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
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She will be deeply missed – she was an amazing woman.
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I totally agree, wish more women read her
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She was truly an amazing lady and she certainly left behind a legacy.
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Awesome Woman. I did a paper on her in college.
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I was saddened at the news of her passing. She was truly inspiring.
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Love this poem! May she rest in peace.
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Truer words were never spoken. Beauty has nothing to do with how you look!
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R.I.P. Maya Angelou, she will be missed. This is one of my favorites by her, glad you shared this.
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The world lost a wonderful soul, that’s for sure. She was a remarkable human being.
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Thsi is one of my favorite poems. I’m so sad to hear of Maya Angelou’s passing, but so grateful for her contributions!
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What a wonderful woman! She left a legacy that will live on forever!! BTW, great post. ❤
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The world was a much more beautiful place with her in it. Luckily, Maya’s beautiful words will live on forever.
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One of my most favorite poems ever. It’s amazing how powerful words can be. She will truly be missed!
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I saw on my FB wall that a young lady “never heard of this Maya Angelou person.” Can you believe it! I’m sharing this post with her!
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I was so sad to hear that Maya Angelou has passed on. She was such an amazing woman!
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Beautiful poem by a beautiful soul.
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What a loss, but what a life! She left us with such gifts.
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I read about it yesterday and still couldn’t believe it, She was a great woman and a better human being, Legends never die.
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I am not familiar with her but it’s a pretty poem.
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You should definitely take the time to read up on her maybe get a book or 2 to read. Her way with words,stunning!
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Always proud that we shared the same day and month of our birthdays! April 4th! There really is something to us Aries and Writing! She never be ‘gone’, we have her words that will always live on! 🙂
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Maya Angelou was an amazing human being! The world is a better place for having her here!
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What an incredible woman. She has left some legendary work in her wake. Thank you for living to your fullest, Maya Angelou ~*
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What a beautiful soul. I think we could all tell ourselves these same thoughts. Even the most beautiful can doubt themselves. This is definitely eye-opening.
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