My body is just a vessel
A bag of skin and bones, muscles and tendons and organs
I have fat and cellulite and scars
I have a toe on my right foot that is a bit funny
Scoliosis in my back
And medical conditions that make some days harder than others
And to some that is all they see….my body, with all of its flaws and scars, something to use and toss away like last nights leftovers when they are done with it
But dig deeper
Engage my mind and my soul
Ask me about my wants and needs
Watch my eyes sparkle with mischief and glow with love
Celebrate my highest accomplishments and support me in my lowest failures
Allow me to feel soft and safe and secure
And my body will sing and ache for you
My mind will crave your words, your time and your touch.
In doing so you will own something infinitely more valuable than my body
You will own me
