Just James Poet Sonnet

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 December 5, 2016 at 10:39 PM I agree! Great sonnet about how we never seem to be satisfied with ourselves. Just James January 3, 2017 at 11:55 AM So true, thanks for the visit.

Paloma P November 3, 2016 at 5:01 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 November 7, 2016 at 7:11 AM Thanks for the visit Paloma....the grape is mine!!

Eileen Manassian October 30, 2016 at 1:44 AM Awww....this is simply amazing. Thanks. I do agonize over the image in the mirror. This touched my heart. Just James November 2, 2016 at 11:41 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 September 25, 2016 at 12:25 AM Perfect James, it's all in a smile. LINDA Just James September 26, 2016 at 5:23 AM Its very true for me at least, a smile is so very attractive!

Jan Allison September 21, 2016 at 8:28 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 September 26, 2016 at 5:24 AM Thank you Jan...those pesky genes in my jeans!

Jean Murray September 19, 2016 at 9:12 AM I agree wholeheartedly James.....pass the cake! Just James September 19, 2016 at 11:53 PM "give them cake"...:) thanks for the visit my friend

Abosede Ogundare September 14, 2016 at 9:55 AM This is beautiful James! We all should learn to accept ourselves the way we are. Thanks for sharing James Just James September 15, 2016 at 12:19 AM Wise words, thanks for the visit Abosede

Betty Janko September 13, 2016 at 4:08 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 September 15, 2016 at 12:18 AM I love your comments Betty, and so true. Tx for the visit