A Woman Should Have

I suppose my "shortfellow" talents have been calling me lately, b/c I have been posting like crazy. Thank you to those of you who take the time to humor me and read my blog.

I have always been a big fan of Maya Angelou. I read my first Maya Angelou book when I was in middle school and just fell in love with her. She has such a gentle spirit. Well, I was reading my Murfreesboro Magazine today, and came across this wonderful Maya Angelou poem. I hope you all enjoy it and have a GREAT day!

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs it

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
a youth she's content to leave behind

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling in her old age

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
one friend who always makes her laugh...and one who lets her cry

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
a feeling of control over her destiny

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to fall in love without losing herself

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder...and WHEN TO WALK AWAY

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to live alone...even if she doesn't like it

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
whom she can trust, whom she can't, and why she shouldn't take it personally

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...be it to her best friend's kitchen table...or a charming inn in the woods...when her soul needs soothing

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she can and can't accomplish in a day...a month...and a year

**I also wanted to give you a quick update on my daddy! The doc visited him this morning and they are NOT going to do shock therapy...thank you Lord! They are going to try a new medication, but he is in good spirits. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all of your prayers and words of encouragement. It is so humbling and my family is extremely appreciative!**

Til next time...