afox98's review against another edition
4.0
Maya Angelou's work is such a gift. The poem phenomenal woman brought a smile to my face. Her joy and exuberance is contagious. Each poem had a different feeling to it, and I enjoyed the perspective each one gave.
misspalah's review against another edition
5.0
Maya Angelou never cease to amaze me with her writing.She a legend.There are only 4 poems in the book that aim to celebrate women. These are my favorite lines from each poems.
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I say,
Its 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 Women,
Thats me.
.
.
You may write me down in history,
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt,
But still, like dust, i'll rise.
.
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My job at the plant
aint the biggest bet,
but i pay my bills,
and stay out of debt.
I get my hair done
For my own self's sake,
so i dont have to pick
and i dont have to rake.
.
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When you learn, teach.
When you get, give.
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I say,
Its 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 Women,
Thats me.
.
.
You may write me down in history,
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt,
But still, like dust, i'll rise.
.
.
My job at the plant
aint the biggest bet,
but i pay my bills,
and stay out of debt.
I get my hair done
For my own self's sake,
so i dont have to pick
and i dont have to rake.
.
.
When you learn, teach.
When you get, give.
bennoyb's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Sexism
caprielle's review against another edition
5.0
7:
Just like the moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise
11:
They move into condos
up over the ranks,
pawn their souls
to the local banks.
Buyin' big cars
they can't afford,
ridin' around town
actin' bored.
13:
My life ain't heaven
but it sure ain't hell.
I'm not on top
but I call it swell
21:
Centered on the world's stage,
she sings to her loves and beloveds,
to her foes and detractors:
However I am perceived and deceived,
however my ignorance and conceits,
lay aside your fears that I will be undone,
for I shall not be moved.
Just like the moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise
11:
They move into condos
up over the ranks,
pawn their souls
to the local banks.
Buyin' big cars
they can't afford,
ridin' around town
actin' bored.
13:
My life ain't heaven
but it sure ain't hell.
I'm not on top
but I call it swell
21:
Centered on the world's stage,
she sings to her loves and beloveds,
to her foes and detractors:
However I am perceived and deceived,
however my ignorance and conceits,
lay aside your fears that I will be undone,
for I shall not be moved.