Phenomenal Women: Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou //
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 for my care.
’Cause I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Maya Angelou was an American poet and civil rights activist whose words continue to echo across generations. With a voice rooted in strength, grace, and deep humanity, she transformed personal experience into universal truth. Through her poetry and prose, she offered not just stories, but guidance—reminding us of resilience, dignity, and the quiet power of compassion.

A powerful celebration of self-worth, Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou redefines beauty beyond conventional standards. With quiet confidence, she honours individuality, presence, and inner strength as true sources of allure. The poem leaves you uplifted, reminding every woman that her power lies in simply owning who she is. Her expressive narration makes the poem even more captivating, leaving you uplifted and reminding every woman that her power lies in simply owning who she is.

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