Something really great by MAYA ANGELOU that my friend sent me! Thought I would share!

Last April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah...on her 70+ birthday. Maya really is a marvel who has led quite an interesting and exciting life. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was "exciting."
Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring everyday...like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first. The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest
woman...with so much wisdom in her words.

Because of that, I share this.... by Maya Angelou
>
> When I was in my younger days,
> I weighed a few pounds less,
> I needn't hold my tummy in
> to wear a belted dress.
> But now that I am older,
> I've set my body free;
> There's the comfort of elastic
> Where once my waist would be.
> Inventor of those high-heeled shoes
> My feet have not forgiven;
> I have to wear a nine now,
> But used to wear a seven.
> And how about those pantyhose-
> They're sized by weight, you see,
> So how come 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 it wasn'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,
> It's the outside's changed a bit.
>
But, on a positive note...

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad
seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with
your parents, 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 on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make 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.
People love 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 what you did, but people will never forget how you made
Them feel.

Please send this to five phenomenal women today.
If you do, something good will happen: You will boost
Another woman's self-esteem.

(If you don't ... the elastic will break and your
pantyhose will fall down around your ankles.)

Re: Something really great by MAYA ANGELOU that my friend sent me! Thought I would share!

My GF sent me this for my b-day, saved it, still love reading it.

Message edited 9/17/2003 5:15:50 PM.

Re: Something really great by MAYA ANGELOU that my friend sent me! Thought I would share!

Beautiful words by the phenomenal Maya Angelou. Thanks for sharing