A Poem For My Body

dinghysailor1, 4 months ago

lovely work!

Barssel, 4 months ago

You are on the right track my friend and you know that I am very proud to call you my friend.

ltruskett in reply to Barssel’s comment, 4 months ago

Right back atchya! Thanks.

ltruskett in reply to dinghysailor1’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks dinghysailor. :))))))))))

sandraellen, 4 months ago

just beautiful—-so wonderful to read. love it .sandra

Paul Vanzella, 4 months ago

just so well written and strikes the perfect tone – respect and admiration to you Linda!

ltruskett in reply to Paul Vanzella’s comment, 4 months ago

I appreciate your admiration immensley P. :))

ltruskett in reply to sandraellen’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks so much sandra. Lovely of you to take the time to read and comment. Thanks. :))

Martin Scerri, 4 months ago

Lamenting yet joyful, a tribute to your beauty – past and present.

mychaelalchemy, 4 months ago

It is good you found body acceptance. In fact, I would rather accept your body than my own.
I am thankful for all the pleasures and joys mine had brought me, and, I know I was the one who allowed the construction (or de-construction) of this vessel I call home. And, although I cannot claim the wear and tear from bearing a child, I was a sperm donor and had a delightful affect on another’s body which gave me my own fine son.
A few have told me outright that I look pregnant…I reply, “I’m carrying my inner child”

sword, 4 months ago

I am not one for poetry,but i must admit this is awonderful piece…everything is relitive,your so called ageing body looks pretty good to me…When i was younger my wife used to say to me you are to pretty.I am now just pretty awful.But getting old has never been something i dreaded as long as we are both fit and healthy that is much more important…keep the brilliant photos coming

Steven Torrisi, 4 months ago

You are the wordsmith aren’t you. A wonderful tribute to the female landscape that is you. You should do some writing and commit to paper more to compliment the photography.

Lawford, 4 months ago

A recorder of thoughts and images. Double talent. Nicely written.

ltruskett in reply to Martin Scerri’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Martin. I felt the need to thank myself for a change. :))

ltruskett in reply to mychaelalchemy’s comment, 4 months ago

Love the ‘inner child’ reply, very clever comeback. Probably some truth to it as well….....and thanks for accepting my body too…..everyone craves acceptance…....lol. ;))

ltruskett in reply to sword’s comment, 4 months ago

Let me agree wholeheartedly about the ‘health’ comment. It is just the curse of most women, I think, to mourn the passing of their youthful beauty. I know, I know, it is then replaced by a mature beauty…..........but that sucks…........lol. Thanks Sword. :)))))

ltruskett in reply to Steven Torrisi’s comment, 4 months ago

Well, maybe I caught a virus off you….........lol. I always have written poetry, but to be honest with you, I am not that big a fan. Strange, contradictory thing to say, probably. However, from time to time, I go for it. And also, there are so many talented poets (including you) on RB, how could you not be inspired. Thanks buddy. :)))

ltruskett in reply to Lawford’s comment, 4 months ago

I like that Lawford…....’a recorder of thoughts and images’. Yeah, I like that. Thanks. :)))

Maximus, 4 months ago

Excellent work. As an elderly friend says “getting old isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. “
Max :)

ltruskett, 4 months ago

So right…........thanks Maximus. :))

mychaelalchemy, 4 months ago

my inner child still wants to breast feed

ltruskett in reply to mychaelalchemy’s comment, 4 months ago

Your’e too late.

Nancy Fischer, 3 months ago

Love the rhythm and the honor you are showing yourself here. Beautiful writing Linda.

ltruskett in reply to Nancy Fischer’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much Nancy. Love it when women love what I do. :)))

Kelli Maier, 3 months ago

I don’t think much about my body…I let my husband worry about it. But this is empowering for all women. You are an honest writer…that is wonderful.

ltruskett in reply to Kelli Maier’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Kelli. Love the input. :))

fireandice, 2 months ago

This could be the story of any woman and as I read it, I saw images that could fit the poem..

Beautiful and remarkable poem..

ltruskett in reply to fireandice’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so very much FAD, glad u saw those images, yes I agree a lot of women would probably relate to this…...........thanks again. :O))

Gary Crandall, 2 months ago

I have lain beside “women of a certain age”, Linda… and their body’s, though seasoned, are still very beautiful because they fill the nights with indescribable passion and a sense of Old World soul that only comes with time and experience… that, to me, is what your poem celebrates…

ltruskett, 2 months ago

Thanks Gary, that is really, really nice….......cheers, Linda…..... :O))

lallymac, about 1 month ago

Wonderful poem!

ltruskett in reply to lallymac’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you very much lallymac. :))

Ash rebeltherace, about 1 month ago

brilliant
i can only hope that when i am a woman
i can love and respect my body as much as you do
your an inspiration, you truly are

ltruskett in reply to Ash rebeltherace’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thanks beautiful….....you will be a magnificent woman…....