I’ve given my body
to my children as
a living inheritance
of primal sustenance
vital to ensure their
childhood survival;
for life education and
milestone celebration.
A woman’s body
amazes, astounds
envelopes, nurtures,
stretches elastic
grows softly round
with love surrounds
heartbeat pounds.
They left their marks
indelible, incredible
creases, sags, bags
every gray hair is
strand of costly
(and mostly, yes)
sweet memories
rooted in the heart.
Linking to Grace’s prompt to write “body” poems at dVerse poets pub today…
a poem in my pocket 
Apr 24, 2021 @ 18:58:50
Beautiful poem!
Apr 25, 2021 @ 20:57:21
Thank you, Robin!
Apr 12, 2021 @ 03:01:15
The body as sacrifice, as gift, at a cost, wonderful Lynn
Apr 12, 2021 @ 19:59:02
Thank you!
Apr 13, 2021 @ 11:35:56
Most welcome
Apr 09, 2021 @ 22:56:08
Lynn, a wonderful acknowledgement of the wonder of your body and the service it has offered to your loved ones.
Apr 11, 2021 @ 06:48:09
Thanks, Lisa. Our bodies are wonderfully created.
Apr 11, 2021 @ 11:13:47
You’re welcome.
Apr 09, 2021 @ 20:45:23
I have twins – if only the elasticity worked for shrinking back into shape… 😀
Lovely poem.
Apr 11, 2021 @ 06:47:19
No, it doesn’t go back quite the same 😉
Apr 09, 2021 @ 14:07:31
Our bodies do reflect our children and every single moment we have lived. I like that you’ve made it a celebration. (K)
Apr 09, 2021 @ 15:21:26
Thanks, K 🙂
Apr 09, 2021 @ 10:53:45
Cheers to all the Mothers among us … well done!
Apr 09, 2021 @ 10:56:54
Cheers, Helen!
Apr 09, 2021 @ 07:17:55
Oh yes, we give a lot of our bodies too our children and they change us forever, both bodily and in our hearts ❤️
Apr 09, 2021 @ 09:00:22
Yes, all for love!
Apr 08, 2021 @ 20:25:37
Strong write Lynn, excellent!
Apr 09, 2021 @ 08:59:52
I appreciate your saying so, Rob!
Apr 08, 2021 @ 20:06:39
Oh my heart this is so beautiful! 💝💝 I especially love; “A woman’s body envelopes, nurtures, stretches elastic grows softly round with love surrounds heartbeat pounds.” Yes 🙂
Apr 09, 2021 @ 08:59:25
Thanks for your comments, Sanaa 🙂
Apr 08, 2021 @ 18:12:26
I love this line: a living inheritance.
And all the marks, sags and bags – a milestone celebration of a good and long life, I say.
Apr 08, 2021 @ 18:17:54
Thank you, Grace! Yes, a life blessed by children and family 🙂