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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Just had to share this

I read a verse of this poem on Michelle's site and thought it was fantastic so did a bit of checking on the authoress and found the whole poem. Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou Pretty women wonder where my secret lies I'm not cute or built to suit a model's fashion 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 steps 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 of 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 for my care. 'Cause I'm a woman Phenomenally Phenomenal woman That's me.

10 comments:

Suzy said...

YES, I like that!

Michelle said...

Thank you for the birthday wishes - and thanks for posting the entire poem! :)

Julie's Journey said...

Mary Angelou is great isnt she? I first discoverd her through Oprah. She is one of Oprah's special people and is a lady of much grace (I forget what Oprah calls them but they are people who have made a difference). Thanks for printing the poem.
:o)

Jay said...

Zanna, haven't you come back to us yet?

Lainey said...

Heloooooooo? Are you out there!

I miss you! Come back and tell us all.

Suzy said...

Just checking in to see how you are. Hope all is well.

Julie's Journey said...

Where are you? Are you okay? Let me know if you are still around. Miss your posts.

Esther said...

Hiya! Im back:) come see me soon - hope your well xox

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