ODE TO LOVE HANDLES

You did your best!
You kept it all together
When all should’ve fallen apart!
Your braveness brought forth fruit!
You were so young, strong for so long!
It’s your strength that prevailed!

For keeping post I thank you!
For holding fort I respect you!
For giving your all I admire you!

Sacrificing all your youth to inner fruit
Is nothing short of a miracle!
When I see your curves now
I understand where you came from,
And how fiercely you’ve travailed!
To render beauty and honor to life
You laid down yours!
How much more beautiful you are to me
As I ponder your accomplishments!
I’m flabbergasted of your humble gift!
Oh! Love Handles,
I hold you Dear!

05-27-2021
MBM-Tine Brice