Poetry Thursday - "The Body Knows"
The Body Knows
The body knows
when it’s time for life to burst forth
nesting in adrenalin high
racing to the finish line
water gushing
crowning glory
The body knows
when it’s time to blossom and grow
racing hormones reacting
stretching skin to curves
always searching
wanting more
The body knows
when something is not right inside
brain messages blocked
body fumbles to stay
weakening limbs
awakens faith
The body knows
When your time on earth is done
breathing begins to rattle
organs slither away
acceptance forced
eternity begins
By Tammy2007
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21 comments:
Very thoughtful post. I liked it. Our bodies do know best.
Excellent post. Needed more than one reading.
gautami
In-between state of consciousness
Beautiful poem. Our bodies are really quite amazing. The way you accept your despite its current limitations, and still celebrate the wonders of the human body in this poem are truely an inspiration.
Tammy, this is such a powerful poem! Makes me feel silly for worrying about body image (in my poem). Well done, you!
Strong, positive words. Keep shining your light on the issue.
Very hopeful poem about a body struggling against itself. I know well.
Very touching, Tammy- this phrase, "acceptance forced" really went straight to my heart. When my dad died, everyone said he was ready to go, but I am not so sure about that... I think it was more "acceptance forced"...
You are such an inspiration, Tammy...
cool poem babe, I loved the part about body fumbles and Awakens faith.Such a moving poem...Love Dave
Your body knows so much more than most of ours. You've taken us on a powerful journey here - well done!
We really are blessed by the miracle of how the body knows. This poem embodies the life cycle very well! Beautifully done!
Peace giggles...Nice song!! wink!
I was just changing it when you stopped by...haha!
Beautiful, Tammy - you are such a wise and wonderful poet!
Love your choice of music, as always, too - xoxo
This is such a true journey that you take us on here - from that beginning and invincibility to the inevitability of death. All so well said.
You and your body are definitely getting it on!
Geez, what would I ever, ever DO without you guys??? And all your bodies out there somewhere, breathing and eating and sleeping...and all your minds and ideas in here with me! Love you, Tammy, warts and all!
Good poem, too.
Tammy,
You are exceptional.
Your words expose that daily.
rel
I really liked the nature of cycle in this, the beginning, the growing, the changing, the dying. Very nice.
Tammy,
This is a BEAUTIFUL poem. I can't write poetry at all...I am so impressed.
Judi
This is lovely, my dear friend, our journey in poetry.
What beautiful poetry...I love that I have been able to witness your growth as a writer, a poet, a woman!! You continue to be an inspiratio to me.
Miss you and love you,
TaraDawn
Goosebumps... this one just gave me goosebumps!
Beautiful poem. You yet again succeed in making me stop and think. So glad I came across your blog.
Thank you for stopping by mine the other day, and you are welcome to adapt my Swedish fat Tuesday anyway you want to :)
"eternity begins"
*sigh* Life is beautiful in all its stages.
Thanks for a lovely and thought-provoking poem. Great music, too! As always:)
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