I've Heard it all Before.

dealing with body image and the power of words.

I've heard it all before -

How I'm too tall

For a woman

How my jaw's too pronounced

My feet are too large

To be feminine

-My haircut makes me look

'like a Lesbian'.

My tits are small AND saggy

- A double whammy -

My vagina is baggy

Since the kids made their

Appearance, like miracles.

Breast isn't best

When it comes to aesthetics

They swing low now

No substance since they provided endless sustenance

To two kids

Like two miracles

With darker n*****s

Than before, worn-in comforters

Your favourite leather armchair

Soft and supple and loving

A hug in the dark.

I've heard it all before about how they fall short

Now they don't stand up proud and perky,

Now they nuzzle in my armpits involuntarily

Now they look as firm as two souffles left out

On a cold day.

I've heard it all before

What they say

But it hurt to hear it

From you.

Reviews

[keith]

excellent and very expressive of personal hurt and disappointment
how things take a turn ... wasn't what you said before
good write

[KT-B]

This one, I feel your pain, concentrate on the bits of your body you do like, say positive affirmations to yourself and mean it - I love your honesty, your writing's refreshing somehow :)