Danielle N. Calhoun

SELF-EXAM

Looking in the mirror and seeing something there;
Not that I don’t like it but I wish it was something better

My body full of scars my face full of worry
Makes me wonder why god put me on this earth

My skin is nearly imperfect except for freckles and lines
Stretch marks on my belly and a few are on my arms

My weight has become an issue and I really want to try
To see the beauty in me like I did when I was young

My breasts no longer sag my surgeon took care of that
My hips all out of proportion due to surgery back when

I was a little girl and my life was a blessing.
But now that I am older I feel like something is missing

My body used to feel a soft and gentle caress
Now it only feels tired and worn and stressed

My intimate moments lost in days when I was young
I hope to see them again instead of the tiredness

And the scars