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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on January 09, 2013 We have another day to strive for greatness. The poem by Maya Angelou "Phenomenal Woman" is a guide to get us to the mind frame we can embrace to help us rise towards the top of our game. What is the male version of this poem? If you know of one please share it. Men let's create a version if need be. Have a phenomenal day: Phenomenal Woman 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. Maya Angelou Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003 If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Hey Now... Phenomenal Woman..... That's Me... oooohhh Elynor I love this poem... I have a copy right by my desk... A friend of mine shared this poem with me ....for my Son.... My Black Man From the shortest strand of hair on his head to the very tiniest crease in his feet My black man is strong and complete The lusciousness in his lips and the strength in his hips My black man is ever bit of unique The seriousness in his eyes and even the tears when he cries My black man is a man of emotions And when he speaks everyone stops to listen because what he says is "real" My black man is a man you can "feel" His shoulders are strong, they can carry a lot of weight And when you need him My black man does not hesitate He speak with knowledge and with confidence My black man is intelligent. He is a man of promptness and cares about time But the best thing about my black man is.... My black man is mine. Written by Kimberly R. Lynon Wednesday, January 9th 2013 at 11:30AM |
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I love the poem "My Black Man". It is nice to know men like the one described in this poem. Thank you for sharing it! Have a courageous day Cynthia. Be inspired by this interview of our Queen Maya Angelou: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK5WsmoQPZE Wednesday, January 9th 2013 at 11:34AM |
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thanks... I will!! I personally like Still I Rise as well.... I missed her when she came to FAMU last year!! BUT I heard she was AWESOME!! Wednesday, January 9th 2013 at 11:38AM |
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