This journal is about a poem called "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou. I love this poem. It makes me proud of myself for the woman I am growing into. This poem showcases Angelou's talent. It's her way with words that I fall in love with. In the poem Angelou praises womanhood and defines what makes her a strong and beautiful woman, a phenomenal woman. At the conclusion of the poem she writes, "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." Personally, I have been through some times in the past when I held my head down and was never proud of myself. Now that I'm older I have began to stand up straight and look people in the eye. I have finally gained confidence. This poem is inspirational because Angelou points out that you don't have to be just like everyone else, you can be your own person and whoever you choose to be is extraordinary.
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I'm with Maya...you can be your own person, and be a phenomenal woman in your own right.
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