TO A PHENOMENAL WOMAN When I was in my younger days, I weighed a few pounds less, I needn't holdmy tummy in to wear a belted dress. But now that I am older, I've set my body free; There's comfort of elasticWhere once my waist would be. Inventor of those high-heeled shoes My feet have not forgiven; I have towear a nine now, But used to wear a seven. And how about those pantyhose-- They're sized by weight, you see, So howcome when I put them on The crotch is at my knee? I need to wear these glasses As the print's been getting smaller; And itwasn't very long ago I know that I was taller. Though my hair has turned to gray and my skin no longer fits, On the inside,I'm the same old me, the outside's changed a bit. But, on a positive note... I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, lifedoes go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/shehandles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmastree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with yourparents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a"life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt onboth hands. You need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usuallymake the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. Peoplelove a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget whatyou did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Good one Boom! :wink:

jimi - bugs - (((hugs)))************************Life is what happens to you while you're busy makin other plans.

Thanks Boompty!   I'll remember you made me feel better.                                                           ~Helen

Wow boom.................I got goosebumps!!

This is a great poem by Maya Angelou, one of my favorites.   It's also available in book form, with pictures by Paul Gauguin.  It makes a lovely gift for a special friend

Thanks for the reminder, Boompty!

Brought a tear to my eye.  Thanks for sharing Boompty!