You don't have wrinkles

 

You don’t have wrinkles
You have memories of smiling, thinking, laughing and expressing yourself fully

You don’t have sagging skin
You have a body that enables movement and vitality

You don’t have eye bags
You have skin that supports your ability to see and interact with the world visually

You don’t have scars
You have markers of strength, sturdiness and survival

You don’t have stretch marks
You have a body designed to create, nurture and sustain life

You don’t have pigmentation
You have a constellation of colours
That brighten and enhance your complexion

You don’t have cellulite
You have systems in place
To protect and sustain you
In case of famine or scarcity

You don’t suffer from shortness or tallness
You have a unique, beautiful build
That complements your individual features and nationality

You don’t have a body or identity that you are destined to dislike forever
But one that you may learn to love and embrace
Through enhancing it
Or changing the way you choose to see it

And you don’t have to appear perfect
As life was not meant for looking flawless
But for fully living.

Words by Tahlia Hunter from Facebook with the following note:
Inspired by a post by the very talented Donna Ashworth. Check out her page for inspiring and uplifting words that are similar to mine: https://www.facebook.com/ladiespassiton
Artwork by Lisa Aisato