The Me

“Today I asked my body what she needed, which is a big deal

Considering my journey of not really asking of its zeal.

I thought she might need more water

Or protein

Or greens

Or yoga

Or supplements.

But as I stood in the shower

Reflecting on her stretch marks,

Her roundness where I would like flatness,

Her softness where I would like firmness,

All those conditioned wishes

That form a bundle of Never-Quite-Right-ness

She whispered very gently:

Could you just love me as is?”