Let Go and Love
A poetic reflection on mere images.
Sometimes, letting go takes work.
Sometimes, my self-loathing is an anvil and I the hammer that pounds away at my fragility all the live-long day, hungry and thirsty for my own elusive approval.
Other times, like now, letting go feels like a feather, floating by my upturned face, reminding me it’s time to embrace my reflection in the mirror — who is me, after all.
Sometimes, like now, acceptance does not depend on smooth skin or a number on the scale. Sometimes, like now, my arms envelope as much of me as they can in a tender embrace.
My right hand, being nearer to my heart seems to know trusting is as simple as letting go.
Poetry Salvage
Write a poem using these ten words.
- Like
- Acceptance
- Approve
- Mirror
- Work
- Envelope
- Embrace
- Simple
- Trust
- Letting Go
Thanks to Marla Bishop and her IdeaStream for the inspiration that sparked this poem:
Marilyn Flower writes political humor and satire to delight socially and spiritually conscious folks. She’s a regular columnist for the prison newsletter, Freedom Anywhere, where she writes about faith and prayer. Five of her short plays have been produced in San Francisco. Clowning and improvisation strengthen her resolve during these crazy times.