Body-image

We are not programmed 

to see and feel

or judge or praise

our bodies.

They are no more than 

a tool,

to help us create and perform

our duties and dreams. 

But they are not

the duty we must fulfil;

or the dream we aspire to

and sacrifice everything for,

because in the end

you remember a person by

their stories

not their photograph. 

Author's Note

Part of a longer poem that I'm working on at the moment.
Thank-you so much for any comments.

Reviews

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Amen- such wisdom that more need to learn- the flesh the outwards appearance is just a cover for the spirit which has no form- what we allow to occupy that fleshly existence is what comes from the heart- so true- and I think the message has been put across- sometimes we get it or we don’t- die to the flesh to be able to live in the spirit- wonderful words- 🌹

[Lorry]

So very true. So much is given to the presentation, that we rarely ask anything of what is behind the mask and the bigger tale to be told.
I think we have fallen into the trap of constant entertainment, moving from one thing to the other, that we rarely pause to see the singer behind the song.
Maybe one day we'll get it right...but I doubt it.
You really did pack a lot of weight behind so few words. Hopefully, people will pause at the end, and wonder.

[Emma]

Thank you for anyone to pause like this and think about it is incredible and your comments about the singer behind the song is beautifully put especially because sometimes we don't even properly hear the lyrics or consider the significance of what we are mouthing along to.

[Lorry]

Exactly. everything is ephemeral in a world of me me me :)

[wordman]

words of wisdom we can all live by

[Emma]

Thank you, I think it is essential to remember but far too easy to lose sight of

[wordman]

you`re welcome

[Sarah's words]

I really love this... your words are so accurate!! This message needs to be put out there a lot more!! :)

[Emma]

Thank you. It is definitely something I care a lot about, and I hope that in the future I can get the message out more.

[Sami Khalil]

If we don't have a good image of ourselves, others wont'. It all starts from within. The kingdom of love, beauty and inner reflection are within. The outside mirror tells us about our physicality. The inner mirror tells us about our spirituality. Marvelous.

[Emma]

Yes. I remember reading somewhere that each mirror should have a warning sign saying 'this reflection may be distorted by social ideology of perfection'-or something that means that but phrased much better-and the only mirror we should care about it the one showing our true inner selves

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I love it. You are welcome.