Just Smile

You agonize over your body shape and stress about eating a single grape Every new mirror day you try to change This unhappy concept is for me strange Your organic DNA your parent’s gift Is it your very life that you would forfeit? Embrace your true precious genetic worth Your reflection is a present at birth Acceptance of who you are is the key Nothing else could ever be as sexy Pick up your heavy brow and notice me You’re a princess and this I can see No weight scale can ever try to measure Your smile your only true happy treasure

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Darren White

Date: 12/5/2016 10:39:00 PM

I agree! Great sonnet about how we never seem to be satisfied with ourselves.

Just James
Date: 1/3/2017 11:55:00 AM

So true, thanks for the visit.

Paloma P

Date: 11/3/2016 5:01:00 AM

This would funny if it weren't so true, I think more of a women's dilemma, we're much more unforgiving when it comes to body image. Pass the 'grape'. :)

Just James
Date: 11/7/2016 7:11:00 AM

Thanks for the visit Paloma....the grape is mine!!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/30/2016 1:44:00 AM

Awww....this is simply amazing. Thanks. I do agonize over the image in the mirror. This touched my heart.

Just James
Date: 11/2/2016 11:41:00 PM

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Eileen...when anyone smiles its a positive reflection of how you see yourself!! and that's very attractive.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/25/2016 12:25:00 AM

Perfect James, it's all in a smile. LINDA

Just James
Date: 9/26/2016 5:23:00 AM

Its very true for me at least, a smile is so very attractive!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/21/2016 8:28:00 AM

I totally agree with you James - so many agonise over their body shape, diet constantly but hove no control as it is down to their genes:-) hugs jan xx

Just James
Date: 9/26/2016 5:24:00 AM

Thank you Jan...those pesky genes in my jeans!

Jean Murray

Date: 9/19/2016 9:12:00 AM

I agree wholeheartedly James.....pass the cake!

Just James
Date: 9/19/2016 11:53:00 PM

"give them cake"...:) thanks for the visit my friend

Abosede Ogundare

Date: 9/14/2016 9:55:00 AM

This is beautiful James! We all should learn to accept ourselves the way we are. Thanks for sharing James

Just James
Date: 9/15/2016 12:19:00 AM

Wise words, thanks for the visit Abosede

Betty Janko

Date: 9/13/2016 4:08:00 PM

Dear James, a very beautiful sonnet on how we are judged. I have said many times the only way to improve on genetics is with the knife, and I prefer to use mine for cutting up a good steak! Betty

Just James
Date: 9/15/2016 12:18:00 AM

I love your comments Betty, and so true. Tx for the visit