Today’s Writing into the Day podcast will be featuring a poem by Maya Angelou, “Phenomenal Woman.” Have your pen or pencil out and be ready to write! As I read this poem, I want you to think about who you are and how you feel about it. Sometimes, we can be overcome with insecurities from seeing all these people who fit the ideal version of what society deems as beautiful. Do you find yourself comparing yourself against other people? Think about your insecurities and where they come from. Also, think about the effect of the author’s use of repetition in this poem. Where she places words and what words or phrases keep coming back.
