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Fine lines
How do I love thee?
Let me count the lines
One, two, three
Each appear in wide variety
Created from the lives that grew inside
Constantly shamed for not being a certain size
Scrutinized by societies eyes
Not this time
Thick, flat, short, or long
They are me and have made strong
Realized beauty can not be defined by what people say
It comes from within and gets more powerful everyday
Took years to love these lines of mine
Learned to embrace what has become of me
Because the love I got in exchange for them will last an eternity
Let me count the lines
One, two, three
Each appear in wide variety
Created from the lives that grew inside
Constantly shamed for not being a certain size
Scrutinized by societies eyes
Not this time
Thick, flat, short, or long
They are me and have made strong
Realized beauty can not be defined by what people say
It comes from within and gets more powerful everyday
Took years to love these lines of mine
Learned to embrace what has become of me
Because the love I got in exchange for them will last an eternity
Published 15th Apr 2018
Author's Note
Just reflecting on negativity and trying to bring a positive outlook on it
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15th Apr 2018 7:59pm
To claim one's power , by accepting oneself as they are ,
in this , the flesh of humanity , the body incarnate , is a
necessary step on the way to enlightenment ;
A quote from my book that applies , I believe :
"She looked at herself in the mirror...
Physical mirror , physical self...
All was good , though not to her , like almost any woman ,
confronted by herself...girl especially...
Her perception , was skewed to affirmation...not self defamation...
Necessity and memory are a geometry infolded unto itself...
She was perfect , as physical the beauty...
It was in her mind's chaos , nymphs and neural sprites
stirred the depths of her subconscious desires and
fears , evoking and invoking body judgements , ego
appraisals , and am I good enough iterative mantras..."
I am glad one more woman has accepted herself , and claimed her flesh and power !
in this , the flesh of humanity , the body incarnate , is a
necessary step on the way to enlightenment ;
A quote from my book that applies , I believe :
"She looked at herself in the mirror...
Physical mirror , physical self...
All was good , though not to her , like almost any woman ,
confronted by herself...girl especially...
Her perception , was skewed to affirmation...not self defamation...
Necessity and memory are a geometry infolded unto itself...
She was perfect , as physical the beauty...
It was in her mind's chaos , nymphs and neural sprites
stirred the depths of her subconscious desires and
fears , evoking and invoking body judgements , ego
appraisals , and am I good enough iterative mantras..."
I am glad one more woman has accepted herself , and claimed her flesh and power !
15th Apr 2018 8:21pm
15th Apr 2018 11:19pm
it only matters what you think of yourself...enjoyed this glimpse into your self realization....
Lawrence
Lawrence
16th Apr 2018 1:16am
Anonymous
16th Apr 2018 00:26am
those are stripes of a tigress i was told...
on an artistic/metaphorical type o' vibe
i see it as being symbolic of
the fire that burns within the belly..
i LOVE the self affirmation and validation
you expressed here
i wish more women had your mindset...
much respect!!!
on an artistic/metaphorical type o' vibe
i see it as being symbolic of
the fire that burns within the belly..
i LOVE the self affirmation and validation
you expressed here
i wish more women had your mindset...
much respect!!!
16th Apr 2018 1:17am
16th Apr 2018 4:07am
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16th Apr 2018 7:44pm
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16th Apr 2018 7:44pm
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20th Apr 2018 11:29am
Love the homage to Browning ... such truth and authenticity in this. It is so hard to love myself ... when I see the honesty of what's underneath makeup and concealment. Wonderful write my dear poetess ... you are beautiful.
20th Apr 2018 2:07pm
