This
is my Page
While
you are here I want you to feel at
Peace
as I do.
PHENOMENAL WOMAN
Pretty women wonder where
my secret lies
I'm not cute or built to
suit a model's fashion 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 steps
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 of my waist
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
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 on my smile
The
ride of my breasts
The
grace of my style.
I'm
a woman Phenomenally
Phenomenal
woman
That's
me
Now
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.
by
MAYA ANGELOU
THIS IS MY STORY
It hit me like a ton of bricks. HIV is the last thing I expected
to hear.
Being married for nine years you don't expect to hear
"Your HIV Positive"
Needless to say
I was in shock. The first thing that went through my mind
was to run and
jump out of the window right there in the doctor's office.
When I left what
was once a bounce in my step turned into a death march.
My head that was
once held high was looking at my feet.
I felt everyone
that I passed knew.
For the first
year thinking of anything long term was out of the question.
I withdrew from
my friends. All I could think about was
when and how I
was going to die.
I felt betrayed,
useless, ugly and uncertain. I did not even like myself.
What I did have
is love for my children and family
who were a rock
of support. As time went on
I started seeking
all information I could.
So much that it
became all overwhelming.
By now 2 years
had passed.
Through educating
myself and reaching out to
others like myself
I realized there was life after HIV.
Three years have
passed now. I have had the opportunity
to meet some of
the most wonderful people affected by this disease.
From teens to
senior citizens.
You would be surprised to see how many people this has affected.
I have
also had the opportunity to meet two young men in there teens
that have lost
the fight. I can't tell you how much strength
I have gotten
from them.
I
often say it's a shame that I had to get this disease
to meet such wonderful
people.
I have love in
my heart for each and everyone of them.
I dedicate
this page to my Mom.
Without her love
and support I am nothing. She has always been there in good times
and bad. When I think Of my mom I feel truly loved. You are
an Angel.
I also dedicate
this page to my friend Mike.
Without him there
would be no page. Mike thank you for your time, patience,
Chinese food and good wine. When I told you I had HIV you grabbed
me and held me. I will always remember that. Thank you are
truly a friend. You are an Angel.
I dedicate this
page to my children.....
Barbara, LaDelma
& Warren.
My Love for
you has driven me to survive the test if time. I Love you.
You are my Angles.
I dedicate this
page to my grandson Barheem. Who has given me the GREATEST gift....The
strength and will to fight this. You are truly an Angel.
With out all of
you I am empty.
IF I NEVER KNEW
THE MEANING OF LOVE....
I NOW KNOW LOVE.
PEACE BE WITH
YOU
This
beautiful art was Created by
Joan
Angel
Art
