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when I think of death

When I think of death, and of late the idea has come with alarming frequency, I seem at peace with the idea that a day will dawn when I no longer be among those living in this valley of strange humors.

I can accept the idea of my own demise, but I am unable to accept the death of anyone else.
I find it impossible to let a friend or relative go into that country to no return.

Disbelief becomes my close companion, and anger follows in its wake.

I answer the heroic question ‘Death, where is thy sting?’ with ‘It is here in my heart and mind and memories.

✍Maya Angelou

When I think of death
Analysis

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Maya Angelou

born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Angelou's series of seven autobiographies focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim.
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مایا اَنجلو

 (زادهٔ ۴ آوریل ۱۹۲۸ در سنت لوئیس میزوری - درگذشته ۲۸ می ۲۰۱۴) 
شاعر، خواننده، خاطره‌نویس، بازیگر و فعال حقوق مدنی اهل آمریکا بود. او هفت زندگی‌نامه از خود منتشر کرد، سه کتاب از مجموعه مقالات او چاپ شد، چندین کتاب شعر بیرون داد و با فهرستی از نمایشنامه‌ها، فیلم‌ها و نمایش‌های تلویزیونی که طی بیش از ۵۰ سال تألیف آنها به طول انجامیده بود، اعتبار خاصی کسب کرد. او چندین جوایز معتبر و بیش از ۵۰ مدرک افتخاری دریافت کرد. آنجلو بیشتر برای سری هفتگانه زندگینامه‌هایش شناخته شده‌است که بیشتر بر دوران کودکی و تجربیات اولیه او متمرکز است. اولین کتاب این سری «می‌دانم چرا پرنده درون قفس می‌خواند» (۱۹۶۹) از زندگی او تا سن ۱۷ سالگی می‌گوید و برای او تحسین و شهرت بین‌المللی به ارمغان آورد.
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𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝑻

به اندازه کافی به خودت احترامـ بگذار تا بدانی که لایق بهترین ها هستی.
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Olsein ft.

🎧 Sofia Lecubarri

🎸Don't treat me like a stranger
Don't treat me like a stranger
maybe when the sun rises I'll be gone
‎با من مثل غريبه ها رفتار نكن
‎شايد وقتى خورشيد طلوع كرد، من رفته باشم

🎻Sing to me the sweetest lullaby
Take me to the wildest paradise
You're like a diamond in my skin
(and I think I like it)
‎شيرين ترين لالايى رو برام بخون
‎منو به ديوانه وارترين بهشت ببر
‎تو مثل يه الماس بر پوست من هستى
‎و فكر كنم، اينو دوست دارم

🎸Sing to me the sweetest lullaby
Take me to the wildest paradise
You're like a diamond in my skin
You know, I think I like it

🎻Where have you been,
where have you been all this times , yeah
كجا بودى... تمام اين مدت كجا بودى؟
#متن_موزيك

"Phenomenal Woman"

is a poem by Maya Angelou, first published in 1978. The poem rejects narrow societal expectations of women and proposes an alternative perspective on what defines real beauty. Confidence and comfort in one's own skin, the speaker insists, are the markers of true beauty.

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Phenomenal Woman

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 of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

✍ Maya Angelou
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زن فوق‌العاده

زنان زیبا در شگفت اند راز من کجا پنهان شده
من جذاب یا مانند مانکن نیستم
اما هنگامی که به آن ها می گویم
فکر می کنند دروغ است
می گویم: رازم در امتداد بازوانم، در پهنای باسنم
 و در گام های بلندم است و در شکل لبانم
من یک زنم! فوق العاده
زنی فوق العاده!
من اینم!

به داخل اتاق می روم
به همان سردی که شما مردها می پسندید
در برابر مردی که ایستاده یا زانو زده
مردها در اطرافم جمع می شوند
مانند دسته ی زنبورهای عسل
می گویم: رازم آتش چشمانم است
و در درخشش دندان هایم و رقص کمرم، سرمستی پاهایم
من یک زنم! فوق العاده
زنی فوق العاده!
من اینم

مردها هم در حیرتند که چه چیزی در من می بینند
آن ها تلاش بسیار می کنند
ولی نمی توانند به راز درونم پی ببرند
آن گاه تلاش می کنم نشانشان دهم
باز هم می گویند که نمی بینند
می گویم: رازم در قوس کمرم، آفتاب لبخندم
شکاف سینه ام و ظرافت اندامم است
من یک زنم! فوق العاده
زنی فوق العاده!
من اینم

حالا می فهمی چرا هیچ وقت سر خم نمی کنم؟
داد نمی زنم؟ قیل و قال نمی کنم یا حتی بلند صحبت نمی کنم؟۱
وقتی مرا در حال عبور می بینید باید احساس غرور کنید
می گویم: رازم در تلق تلق پاشنه ام است و در پیچش موهایم
و در کف دستم و در نیازتان به توجهِ من
چون من یک زنم! فوق العاده
زنی فوق العاده!
این منم!!!

✍ مایا آنجلو
“برگردان: بهنود فرازمند”

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Analysis: 

💭Maya Angelou's "Phenomenal Woman" is a celebration of self-acceptance and female empowerment. The poem rejects societal beauty standards and instead emphasizes the speaker's confidence and radiant individuality.

💭Angelou's lyrical language and rhythmic structure create a powerful declaration of self-worth. By repeating the phrase "phenomenal woman," Angelou asserts her presence and challenges traditional definitions of beauty. She highlights her physical attributes, such as her arms, hips, and gait, as sources of pride and strength.

💭The poem also explores the enigmatic allure of the speaker, which men admire but cannot fully comprehend. The speaker's "inner mystery" and "grace" suggest a depth and complexity beyond surface appearances.

💭"Phenomenal Woman" reflects the changing social landscape of the mid-20th century, where women were gaining greater autonomy and challenging societal norms. It resonates with the themes of self-empowerment and body positivity that remain relevant today. Unlike Angelou's earlier works, such as "On the Pulse of Morning," this poem lacks political undertones and focuses more on personal identity and celebration.

💭Phenomenal Woman' is a poem written by Maya Angelou that was first published in 1978. The poem explains how a woman's beauty is not defined by societal standards, but by her inner power and capacity to radiate confidence, joy, and care. The poem is a lyric poem written in free verse with a cool and confident tone.

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