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Mar 19, 2020 · by Prasheena Sadarangani APAC Mar 19th 2020 9 mins. From Maya Angelou to Sylvia Plath, we’ve compiled 7 of our favourite inspirational poems for women by some of the most powerful women poets! It’s March. Which means two things: One, it’s Women’s History Month and two, it’ll soon be World Poetry Day. With that in mind, we’ve ...
Be sure to share one of these inspirational poems with a woman in your life. Don't forget to thank her for the difference she is making in the lives of others. This collection also includes poems written by famous women poets.
1. Christina Rossetti, ‘ In an Artist’s Studio ’. One face looks out from all his canvases, One selfsame figure sits or walks or leans: We found her hidden just behind those screens, That mirror gave back all her loveliness … Christina Rossetti (1830-94) was one of the Victorian era’s greatest and most influential poets.
One of the most iconic poems celebrating women's empowerment is "Phenomenal Woman" by the legendary Maya Angelou. In this poem, Angelou beautifully captures the essence of self-confidence and self-worth. She celebrates the unique qualities that make a woman truly extraordinary, emphasizing that true beauty comes from within.
Apr 27, 2024 · Looking to add a healthy dose of feminism to your day? These six poems subvert the idea of feminity as weakness, packing an empowering punch with each line. They serve as a not-so-gentle reminder to never underestimate the power of the female poet. “The Applicant” by Sylvia Plath. It’s no surprise that a poem by Plath lands first on our list.
To accompany the podcast mini-series A Change of World, which examines the intersections of second-wave feminism and poetry, the Poetry Foundation gathered a selection of poems by women poets from the past five centuries.
Celebrating Women’s History Month. Poems, articles, podcasts, and blog posts that explore women’s history and women’s rights. Raw Meditations on Money, 1. She Speaks: A School Teacher from South India.
