The Body Speaks

by Joan

A meditative body scan

reveals tense, tight shoulders.

I invite the shoulders to speak.

They say they’re tired of shouldering.

I nod. I thank them for all the work

they’ve done and ask if each day

 we could meet and decide together 

what is theirs to carry that day

and what they could release

into the capable hands of others.

They heave a sigh, relax, and say they’ll try.

                                                                          JDG

 

This entry was posted in poetry.

3 comments on “The Body Speaks”

  1. Cathy G Vaughn says:
    January 27, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    Love this.

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  2. LuAnne Holder says:
    January 24, 2020 at 11:51 am

    Wonderful personification, Joan. You inspire me to talk to my feet. 🙂

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  3. Katie Fessler says:
    January 21, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    I love them all, Joan, but this one especially. You know why…

    xo Katie

    Sent from my iPhone

    >

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