I remember springing from bed
Each morning ready to face the world
Full of energy and vigor
Totally unaware of my body.
My mind still says "spring forth"
But my body no longer obeys
And when it finally moves
My body parts shout forth in unison
Ankles and knees clicking loudly
Muscles straining to elongate
Against rubber band like resistance
Shoulders and back ratcheting open
I wish my body were not so busy
Making itself known to me
I liked it when it was so silent
I did not know it was there.
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I love this one - especially the last two lines! You really captured the sense of feeling that our bodies have become vulnerable and longing for the days when we did not even think about our physical condition.
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