Body do not be proud
Even though some proclaim you a temple
And worldings call you beautiful
A biography of a life well-lived.
You have your rights and privileges
But you ought to be my friend.
Look me in the eye and acknowledge
I am Soul. I am You.
For Poets United
So beautiful. When body thinks itself as the soul it will never be weak. What lovely and inspiring thought!
It is a thought worth exploring. I’m glad that you find it inspiring, Sumana. Thank you so much!
Lovely in its truth.
I think we sometimes (if not often) forget our bodies are the wrapping paper and our souls the wonderful gift.
That we do. Our bodies are the wrapping…
Thank you, Anna for reading.
Wow! I wish I had written this!
“You have your rights and privileges
But you ought to be my friend.”
Yes! Laying down the earthly ego . . .
Oh wow, Susan that means a lot! Thank you so much.
‘You have your rights and privileges but you ought to be my friend’ .. oh yes! Such an exquisite and thought-provoking write!❤
Dear Sanaa, lovely to see you around. Thank you for reading always.❤
What a powerful statement. From a powerful woman. 🙂
Oh, Celestine! I’m humbled by your kind words. Thank you. 🙂
And it takes us a while to hear, below the hubbub of our minds, the voices of our souls, speaking. Well done. Khaya!
True, Sherry. It takes a while, and effort to shut down the noise.
Thank you for reading!
What Sherry says is true! How hard it is, sometimes, to listen to our souls whispering truth to us.
Yes, most people seem to agree that it’s hard to listen our souls sometimes.
What a wonderfully strong poem – I loved it!
Thank you, Jae!
Powerful write. My body, myself – let us be friends. Thank you for this.
You’re welcome, Myrna!
Lovely, Khaya. A relationship that now and then needs a reminder. <3
Yes, a reminder is needed as the other party tends to forget.
How important it is to be proud of what you are. Quite an inspirational poem.
Thanks, Robin. Much appreciated!
Yes, that unity is so important. Well said.
I absolutely agree, that unity is important.
Truly love this one! Very powerful! Big Hugs!
Glad you love it, Stacy. Big Hugs!
Beautiful <3
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Powerful words!
Thank you, Bekkie!
The soul speaks 🙂
Sadly it is usually ignored…
The soul speaks, indeed! 🙂
When the flesh can see into the spirit, all is well… all is well, indeed.
Love, love, love the first line. Love it a whole lot.
Thank you, Maga. I’m super pleased you resonated with the first line. It’s the reminder the body needs from time to time, as it tends pride itself on abilities.
Khaya, so many in the world have taken to ‘worship the body beautiful’ and forget what it is that makes us…the wonder of the soul! A touching pertinent poem, succinctand eloquent.
Isn’t it sad to forget this most important aspect; the wonder of the soul!
A work of art! Well done Khaya!
Thank you, Steph!