We’ve had a stormy rapport
though no fault of your own
All blame can’t be cast on you
so please ignore my groans
for the magnified flaws I see,
masking the good qualities
For instance, your pear shape
provided ease for the birth
of two little human beings,
lifting me higher than imagined
I should complain less and
display more compassion
Your legs carry me quite nicely
on my morning walks and
hikes into the wilderness,
nothing to take for granted
yet reason to feel blessed
Although the few pounds
you insist on carrying
remain a thorn in my side,
your otherwise healthy tone
is clearly implied
Then it’s time to transform –
a much-needed alteration
From this day forward
I’ll offer nothing less
than pure adoration
Lauren Scott © 2018
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Beautiful words.
Thanks so much, Nico!
The devotion at the end, Lauren. So good.
Thanks, Audrey. I thought an ode to what many complain about (esp. women) was overdue. 🙂
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Good to introspect and then form plans to enhance quality of life 🙂
Thanks for your insightful comment, Ian! It’s always good to introspect, then plan improvements. 🙂
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Thanks again, John! Stay blessed!
You are welcome again.
What a sweet poem!
Thanks so much, Patty!
So beautifully written 💙
Thanks very much, Iris! xoxo
Simply beautiful, Lauren. ❤
Thanks, Jill! Don’t many women complain about their bodies? I was inspired to think of the good things and pay homage. Many also don’t have the privilege to take a walk or hike. Have a beautiful day! 💕🌼
Good luck! 🙂
Thanks, Ben! 🙂
“Stormy rapport” says it all…such reminders are essential though 🙂 Nice introspective poem Lauren.
Thanks, Balroop. I don’t remember what sparked my inspiration, but I do know that many people have body image issues, especially women. So, I jotted down notes about an ode to the body and here is the final outcome. Also, many people don’t have the choice to take a walk, so we shouldn’t take these simple things for granted. My thoughts. 🙂 Have a good day!
Lauren, I enjoyed this well-crafted poem, and believe in that adoration at the end of it all. The body beautiful! 😊
Hugs! Hope you’re having a good week so far. ❤️💕
Thanks so much, Betty! I became inspired to honor the body, something that we so often complain about and frown at. 🙂 Yes, the body beautiful…that does so many simple wonderful things not to be taken for granted. The week’s been good so far. Hope yours has, too! Hugs! xoxo
You’re right, I don’t think most of us appreciate our own bodies and all that they do – all parts working in coordination to keep us as well as possible. Quite wondrous, actually!
Hugs back! ❤️😊
Women need more self peace about their bodies, we see so many perfect shapes and bodies with ironed out flaws, our newspapers headline ‘bombshells, peachy posteriors, flat tummies, toned frames’.
I loved this poem.
I agree with you, Charlotte, and thanks so much for your insightful words and complement. Let’s keep the adoration in mind.❤
Ohhh, YES. May we learn to be less critical of our bodies, and more grateful for all they do for us. Here’s to adoring and appreciating each freckle, each flaw, each wrinkle that make us more …. user friendly and naturally perfect. xo
Your words are a perfect continuation of my poem, Pam. Thank you, and I’m glad you liked this topic and message, too. 🙂 💗
Is anyone ever satisfied with their bodies? Probably not, but it would be good if we were more accepting of ourselves.
That’s exactly what is needed, Binky! Acceptance of each other, but first, of ourselves.
Do I pick on that typo or focus on the beauty of your story? Do I enjoy the vista or complain about the occasional thorn that pulls on my clothes. Is it you, or is it me.
HE gave me the answer and I am grateful.
Love your poem, Lauren 🙂
Cheers!
Eric
What a great reply, Eric, thank you! And also for the poem complement! 🙂 Hope all is well with you!
very cute once I figured it out
Thanks, Deb! Love ya!
Beautiful words Lauren, I hope my interpretations are correct, but I do detect loving maternal memories or instincts playing out in those words.
Thanks, Ian, and the beauty of poetry is the possibility of different interpretations. My thoughts were solely on the body and what it does for us, and yet, we complain about its flaws. But I do appreciate your thoughts, and actually, there are loving maternal memories when I mention the birth of two little human beings…nothing could’ve given me more of a high than those experiences. No meds, all natural, I had to add. 🙂 So, thanks again, and wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
Wonderful poem, Lauren, I love that you emphasize the good things our bodies do for us and that we often take for granted, like the walking part. Last winter I had huge trouble walking because of so called achillodynia, an inflammation of the Achilles tendons and surrounding tissue. It lasted over six month. Never before did I value every step I could take so much!
Hope you’re well and enjoy the last weeks of summer! Hugs! 😄💗💗💗
Thanks so much, Sarah, and I felt your pain when I read what you endured last winter. It’s the old saying that we never know what it feels like until we’ve walked in those shoes. You’ve experienced this hands on, not being able to walk. So I’m sure you appreciate each step even more than those of us who haven’t. And six months is a long time…I’m so glad you’re all better though and can get around taking those amazing b & w photos! As to summer, it seems like the last four weeks have been hot nonstop, so right now, I’m ready for snow. 🙂 Today is warm, but nice, not scorching – so thankful. Hot flashes don’t help either, but I’m not complaining. It is what it is. lol Big hugs! xoxo
Hope the weather is better by now, Lauren. We’ve had a 5 week heatwave which was just unbearable
Now it has finally cooled down which is very nice. Still not much rain though but you can’t have everything I guess.😉 Big hugs! xoxo 😄💕
We experienced about the same, but now it is cooler, which has us doing a happy dance. 🙂 Have a good week, my friend, and big hugs back! 💕😍