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List of Inspirational Poems About Women

Poetry is like music, it speaks to us in a way other things cannot. People reactions to a poem can contrast starkly. A person’s past experiences will influence whether a person feels uplifted, saddened, thoughtful, or numb after the reading of a poem. While people’s reactions can vary, there are still many poems out there that offer a similar message to most of those who read it. Below are some inspirational poems about women to revitalize you on your life’s journey.

List of Inspirational Poems on Women

Still I Rise by Maya Angelou

Most of the work of Maya Angelou features strong, powerful women. This poem is particularly potent for women who are faced with adversity. The repeating phrase of “I rise” emphasizes the strength and perseverance contained within women. Comparing her continual rise to natural events such as the tides or sunrise, one gets the sense that it is inevitable for her to succeed. Nothing will stop her.

Beautiful Women by Walt Whitman

Whitman was close to many women’s rights activists and is known for saying that society needed to destroy the image of a woman being a lady and rather see her as a woman. His admiration of women in all aspects was conveyed in many of his poems. This very short poem pays homage to be beauty that comes with age. The young are inherently beautiful, but the old develop an inner awareness them allows them to shine more beautifully.

I am nobody by Emily Dickenson

At first read this poem seems to many to be a story of an outcast, but upon further examination one realizes that it is more about being yourself and not conforming to the ‘norms’ of society. This poem reminds you that you are not alone, there are other nobodies. Just being yourself means you can enjoy life rather than spend your days performing for entertainment and acceptance of others.

The Laughter of Women by Lisel Mueller

This poem declares the power of a woman’s laugh and likens it to the sound of freedom. In this poem a woman’s laughter brings truth, happiness, and peace. Laughter is occurs from joy and is infectious to those who hear it. This poem reminds readers the power of sharing joy.

Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou embraces and celebrates all that makes her a woman in this poem. This acceptance brings an air of confidence about her which both intrigues those around her. People see what you show them. If you don’t feel comfortable it shows, but when you rejoice all the things that make you who you are then all people see is an infectious beauty built from confidence.

The above is only a selection of some of the many inspirational poems about women that are out there. Try and find a few that really speak to you, write them down and put them in a place that you will see frequently. Continually reading the poems that inspire you will help you achieve success in other aspects of your life.

Article by expert author ‘Emily Cordz’ for Outofstress.com.