Today I would like to share with you one of my favorite poems from Maya Angelou and a song I Am A Woman from Helen Reddy. Why? Because when I feel like complaining about my work and how exhausted I am at the end of the day, I look at women who did not stop, work hard and managed to make a change. So cheers to all the inspiring women in our lives (especially our mothers)!
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.
I am wearing t-shirt and skirt by Pascale Cornu, old leather biker jacket from Zara, tassel clutch from YSL and over-the-knee boots from KMB.
Photos by Alexander Ramp
Eye See Euphoria
22.04.2015Amazing poem (love maya a.) and you look great as always. Thanks for sharing and Happy Hump Day!
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sweetsimpleday
11.04.2015U look so cute!! That red bag is to die for!!
Xoxo
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Coco
11.04.2015Loving your boots!
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Coco
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Alexandra
10.04.2015You are beautiful and I love that mindset – yes, never give up or give in!
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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Megan
10.04.2015I love this poem! Thank you for sharing it! I also love your top too!
~~Megan~~
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