I've seen my bodya mask I show to the world,
not my own true face.
I've seen my body
a lure to gain attention,
love and approval.
I've seen my body
a useless shell for my mind,
worthy of neglect.
I've rushed in eager
to devour my soft heart
and cast off the rind.
An old friend
whispers:You can tend the inside by
tending the outside.
Yoga teaches me:
Body can calm the mind and
the mind, the body.
Before bed, I pause,
take down the scented lotion,
rub my legs, for me.
Body image is not just all about looking pretty. It is all about giving inner beauty a visual, public outlet.
ReplyDeleteLovely haikus.
Truly, you are a goddess of Haiku. Someone should shower you with apple blossoms or something.
ReplyDeleteBody image... I've been struggling with that quite a bit lately. The final frontier for me on so many levels. My weight is a wall that keeps others at a distance. Well... It's supposed to, anyway. Unfortunately that's not working and still like me. What's up with that? Now my weight is useless, so I have to take it off. Stupid work!
Your haikus get better and better. Loved this one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful haiku. Dealing with body issues myself: my son just turned one and I have yet to hit the gym since before I was on bedrest while pregnant. Also recently weaned and lost my big breastfeeding boobs. Now back to the teeny tiny bee stings I had before. :( Maybe I should try some yoga too.
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