Poems 6: Body Is A Temple (beta version) by gallimel
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Body is a temple
mine is rotten down...
I never liked it,
I never loved it...
You say that's wrong,
but while agreeing
I still not believe it.
Body is a temple,
but mine has not goddess in it.
I still see the vanity
throu muscles trained,
I see useless that time
passed to make it,
I don't like that,
I don't like that,
but maybe just cos
it's what changes from mine to theirs...
I have no forces to shape me on,
I fear the long time,
I fear the task and let down
to have me reachin the prize and movin on...
Body is a temple,
mine
was never built.
I have to,
I have to:
but now I'm lackin
that inner force
to lead me there,
too.
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Photoshop 7, 1 hour work, fromthese new sources, courtesy of logiloglu and tallpindo, along with two pictures of mine. The original work was meant to be this one from these old sources, courtesy of logiloglu and my Stef
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The 6th poem taken from my old 1996/1998 series is dedicated to.. fitness I guess.
Back at the end of my teenage days my relationship toward my body was pretty tragic.. I basically couldn't stand a single thing about it, but I was too unsure and disheartened about trying to give myself a chance to have the shape I would have loved to.
I later learnt that to be fit is not being "perfect" as body , but it's about loving your health and the way nature has conformed you. The beauty around has many shapes and it's the wisest way the one that reads.. love the body you have, with its plus and minors. Try to be in shape, but in YOUR own shape. Diversity is the best. One kilos more or less won't make the difference, what does it instead is the love and respect you have for your own "temple".
After those years of unconfidence I started to take regular physical activity, but to be healthy, instead of slim.As the obsession for weight faded out, I actually became slimmer than ever, with half of the effort. A sort of unexpected reward.
I went to doctors that said me what was my specific weight to mantain, and I learnt to be "around that". Sometimes up it and sometimes a bit lower than it, but in all occasions no dramas. I can't say that the way I am is the way I would have loved to be, but after years, yep, I have started to feel that my body is my own temple.And I like it with all its defects.
And I try to take care of it, without goin crazy if some parameter is from time to time dismissed.
The message is that.. you are the first who have to take your own care. But to have care of oneself doesn't mean to get frustrated by a fake concept of perfection we should aim at. The target is health. The target is self-assurance that the shape we have been given from above has a sense.
Don't let advertising, nor other people, decide what's the way you should look like.
They don't know.
Your body is the way that it's perfect for you to be.
The only thing you have to learn follow is the healthy range of weight, and what's conformed to your own type of life.Not for the vanity. But for the sake of your life :)
But. without pressures. They never are good, and they ruin your temple.
Hugs :)
Comments (116)
...And I love it... (beta comment)! Ciao!
as always, unique and creative and talented, dear Meli!
very creation !! bravo ! cordialement Alain
wow another wonder excellently done **
Very very creative Meli! Love it! Outstanding! V
wow Meli such an impactful poem and thought provoking image..and my body is suffering so...and due to inability to exercise..ive become bigger than i was when i was preg w/ twins..ive almost dbled my weight and recovering bulimic..its a struggle to look in the mirror..but i draw my strength from with in..and i pray one day that my body will reflect my inner health..im thnkful for that because support and encouragement inspirs me to keep creatin thur my lifes challenges..thnks 4 sharing this!...it helped me alot...Love ya Sis!...HLNGB2YNYLO..L;))
Beautiful and intensely involving in every respect! Thank you for sharing such a powerful, insightful poem and image! Excellent!
A great piece of art, like a collage, and a truthful and brave sentiment very well expressed.
A very cool piece of art, Meli! Very well done and oh... I love this poem! Hugz, Tjeerd
Great concept and very different style. I love it as usual. :)
Per fortuna sono riuscito a farti capire tante cose. Saresti un fiore anche di 100 chili.
always stirring...thanx
Excellent work !
This is absolutely stunning. I would very much like to see more of this.
Amazing composition! All that movement that works so well.
Verwirrende Klarheit, fantastische erlagerung des Bildes gegener dem Wort! Love it!
Very interesting work. Your poem is fantastic. And theme is of my interest. Wish to see more
Great image and excellent words of wisdom!
interesting image and thoughtful poem, good work
very creativ and interesting, beautiful words.
The surreal world and uncovered beauty is the most symbolical contradictions of our time. Only process of creation is important for creator, only body feel the harmony of nature and space.
This is cool I love the different sections and colors
awesome artwork!!!impressive!!!VOTE********
La poesia spiega molto. Il lavoro personale e di valore.
Love the complexity of this one a lot!
Super cool.