Phenomenal Woman

Day 29: 'write a poem that takes its inspiration from the life of a musician, poet, or other artist.'  

I've chosen to write about Maya Angelou, whose poems and sexy vocal growl I find really mesmerising. She truly was a phenomenon - known primarily as a poet, writer and activist, she was also an educator, actress, singer and dancer. During her lifetime she was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Clinton, the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama, and over 50 honorary degrees.  All this despite a deprived background where she was the victim of child abuse. 


Phenomenal Woman

           "A wise woman wishes to be no- one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's                   victim." Maya Angelou.

Her voice rises 
an unstoppable force
from the depths of her subterranean growl
to the soaring flight of the freed bird,
teaching us all to walk
with diamonds between our thighs
joy in our feet
and the sun in our smile, 
so we may all lay claim to the sky. 

© Copyright 2025. Chris Auger. All Rights Reserved

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