Bilateral Symmetry

There's a mole in the middle of my belly
That gives me bilateral symmetry

For a belly dancer it might prove entertaining
Though that’s not my thing, I’m not complaining

Not a “new age” mole, this one’s a lifer
And it’s purpose I’ve tried to decipher

You see, mom had one too, in the same spot
And dad used to tease her about it a lot

He called it a “beauty mark” on her shapely figure
And he boasted she made it work sensually with rigor

So when I view this mark, I sense a connection
Genetically endowed by mom from inception

And though there’s no man in my life for a workout
Its strategic placement makes me refrain from growing stout

It’s the first thing men notice when I don a bikini
So I strive to keep the surrounding tummy teeny
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Augustus Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Very nice!!!! Congratulations on your win!
Brown Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win in Nikko Palmario's contest "Holy Mole-y". Love, Carol
Nandy Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Congratulations, you must keep your teeny tummy teeny with the mole making it sexier..wonder how important a black spot can be with connections n all.....n thanks for your remarks on celestial.....
Roberts Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 7:31 AM
adorable, congrats on your win
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 7:13 PM
oh, and congrats on a well deserved win!
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 7:13 PM
THis is really nice,Carolyn!! I have two teeny tiny ones on each side of my face, near my hairline far from my eyes. I don't know what it means, I wish they'd go away! Luv, andrea
Guzzi Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Glad you won "beauty!" Light & Love
Neels Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 5:02 AM
Hey Carolyn congrats on your win in Nikko's contest, hope you'll have a blessed Sunday, love Wilma
K. Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 5:00 AM
btw I really liked your title for this one too-- quite unique! :)
K. Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 4:59 AM
Congratulations Carolyn :)! I sure enjoyed this one-- and cool mole to make you remember to keep your "tummy teeny"!! Haha maybe I should draw one on my own tummy??Thanks for entering my contest & for all your comments in my blog! - nikko :)
Fraser Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 4:06 AM
Many congratulations Carolyn on your win in Nikko's contest with this fine poem >> James
Fraser Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Cool and delightful poem Carolyn. Good luck in the contest with this one. The mole the merrier >> James
Chachere Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 8:30 PM
this story of yours is funny. and its quite interesting, you should be proud of your inheritance! show off what you got, don't hate it.lol i have one on the side of my face, but its a flat one, while my mother has a more full mole on her face as well.oh the beautiful things we get from our parents.love your write, Caroyln.(: ~Always&Forever Lynette
Gorelick Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Bikini? Im not going to the beach with you..I have to wear tent! lol..Thank you for fixing my poem..lordy..I should just send all my stuff to you first and pay you an editor's fee! Love you...BG
Guzzi Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Just love the take on a yucky subject ..very sweet! I tryed cally Rhonda no answer? Light & Love (You KNOW I want punc YOU a tion! LOL..duck)
Byrne Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Hmmmmm, now I'm curious...............smile!
Kendrick Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Good luck in the contest with this winners' circle material..Sara
Austin Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 2:30 PM
You know that old song - "She has freckles on her BUT she's pretty/ She has moles on her ASK her where" Your poem has brought back old memories of us boys rolling around Denver in someone's car singing such tunes. Alas, mentally, I am still in high school. I love your poem. Love, Dave
Knop Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Hey Carolyn, what a funny write! Enjoyed the read this late afternoon. Will soon send you an email to let you know what happened to my last Saturday!...Love, Gert
La France Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 9:32 PM
This was fun to read, lucky you have a real one to show off, best of luck in the contest ~{*.*}~
Johnson Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 9:01 PM
I'm sure its cute enoughto show. Nice that you can wear a bikini. Thank you for your comments on my acrostic. I see you've been winning lots. Love, Joyce
Hickman Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 8:20 PM
delightfully interesting my friend,I am sure you are truly beautiful in a bikini,,this is indeed a beautiful piece of your mind and soul,,,Blessings..Cecil and all the best within the contest my friend.
Rhinem Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 8:08 PM
~ "My Love & Warmth to You Always Dear Carolyn," John! ~ Smile, "Stay Beautiful & Bright &, Have The Most Joyous of Beautiful Nights;" Bye Dear Lady!:) ~
Rhinem Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 8:04 PM
Smile ~ "Senuously Humorous & So Very Well Penned Amid The Flowing" ~ "Hello My Dear Gifted & Beautiful Friend Carolyn Devonshire Dear" ~ "Thank You" for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment dear and, I hope that "Your Precious Life" has been going so perfectly for "Your Treasures" ~ I love this poem for, it paints such a wonderful image amid lovely reflections Dear Carolyn ~ "Beautiful" ~ ....Cont:)
Culverhouse Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 5:06 PM
good work on the poem and bikini!!
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