BODY IMAGE Poem: Soft Woman, by Mae Metzger

I am a soft woman
the flesh on my stomach and
surrounding my body tells me so.
I like to give deep hugs, where
we both breath together
before letting go.
I enjoy smiles, laughter, the gentle
caress of love & joy in the air.
When I dance, I let the music flow
through my body while I release
control for a time.
When I sing, I let the words
flow out into the world, and I
sing for all who may need a prayer.
I do pray, albeit a bit differently
than I was taught to do so, for I
bow my head to the trees
and pray with the singing chickadees.
Because what is life, song, dance, joy,
love, without prayer?

I am a soft woman
and I am filled with the world.

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