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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 12/5/2016 10:39:00 PM
I agree! Great sonnet about how we never seem to be satisfied with ourselves.
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Date: 1/3/2017 11:55:00 AM
So true, thanks for the visit.
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'. :)
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Date: 11/7/2016 7:11:00 AM
Thanks for the visit Paloma....the grape is mine!!
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.
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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.
Date: 9/25/2016 12:25:00 AM
Perfect James, it's all in a smile. LINDA
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Date: 9/26/2016 5:23:00 AM
Its very true for me at least, a smile is so very attractive!
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
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Date: 9/26/2016 5:24:00 AM
Thank you Jan...those pesky genes in my jeans!
Date: 9/19/2016 9:12:00 AM
I agree wholeheartedly James.....pass the cake!
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Date: 9/19/2016 11:53:00 PM
"give them cake"...:) thanks for the visit my friend
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
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Date: 9/15/2016 12:19:00 AM
Wise words, thanks for the visit Abosede
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
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Date: 9/15/2016 12:18:00 AM
I love your comments Betty, and so true. Tx for the visit
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