Phenomenal Woman

A simple black and white slide show of women who have inspired ME through the years. The poem I recite is called Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou. It's always been a fave of mine. The poem is full of guts but keeps to the feminine perspective that I cherish :)

I hope you enjoy :)



PHENOMENAL WOMAN
by Maya Angelou (1978)

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 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 of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

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[albenia1935]

Wonderful presentation. Bravo! Yes what awesome women.

I was very blessed to meet Maya around 1984. She came to my collage poetry class. Sat in front of us and read from her poems. It was nothing for her to visit us. She is so humble and down to earth. I got to give her a big hug. I'll never forget this.......Im so glad I found your beautiful channel.........Thanks

[beautiful0loser]

@albenia1935 Thank you :) and WOW, so lucky you are to have met Maya. I think ALL women of ALL ages should read her work. She is such a strong individual...a true beauty inside and out! Thanks again!! :)

[RoryNights]

Well I'm speechless. lol. No really.. this is wonderful. I love the video, the people photos, the poem words, the recital by Amy. This is a gem. So many phenomenal women out there.. so many I recognize here. Thanks for posting this!

[beautiful0loser]

@RoryNights :)

Ahh..thanks for watching :)

It's an awesome poem, hmm?

It's one of those that I wish I would have penned!

[TexasMom17]

Beautiful poem. I love Maya!

[beautiful0loser]

@TexasMom17 :)

Thank you kindly for watching my vid:)

(....and YES I really dig Maya TOO! Ms. Angelou is a very multi-talented woman!)

[willythewave]

Thank you for the share bro, yes I agree.....a nice voice for poetry,very southern and gracefull.

[BigAssPain]

Great vid Amy! You have a perfect voice for poetry. Nice choice for the poem, and the pics! 5*****

[BigAssPain]

woo, I'm the 1,000th viewer! LOL Take care Amy!

[AvirtualSwitzerland]

This sexy voice reminds me of a Bull Durham sequel where I want to be Kevin Costner.....you still haven't told me where you live, but I'm moving to Georgia or South Carolina just for the halibut...

[beautiful0loser]

Evelyn Nesbit. The 'original gibson girl' :)