Behind these folds…
Is strength, immense wealth, no stealth
Is focus, a genius, no puns
Is wisdom, a king’s son, no dumb
Is a nurturer, a sure builder, not destroyer
Is a warm giver, a care giver, not a gold-digger
Is a rare gem, a real femme, not of caustic tongue
Is a rare gem, a real gent, not of fist and icy words
Is a clear thinker, a fair judger, not a torturer
Is a an achiever, a detailed planner, never a quitter
Is a true lover, a faithful partner, never for once bitter
Is a genuine friend, who tends, never condescends
Is a good doer, a law abider, not a rules breaker
Is a fun lover, not a night crawler nor a party pooper
Behind these folds…
Is him
Is her
Is you
…and me
Mere fat. Blubbery substance
Not a definer of who we are
Behind those folds are beautiful minds
Go show some love
thats very on point darling....
ReplyDeleteBehind my fold........
Yeah, right!
ReplyDeleteAll the same, it is important 'the woman' does the needful to maintain a good body structure... Child bearing should not make you become a hipo in 'woman-form'. Not all men understand.
#truthbetold.
Bm.
...well as for "the man"...#lipssealed!
ReplyDeleteBut doesn't it show a sign of good living- courtesy the woman's food?#naughtyme
Bm.
Nice one dear...
ReplyDeleteHow well I can relate to this. Somethings are better appreciated when experienced. Oyin, a very good head you've got on your shoulders.
ReplyDeleteSo much about the "unwanted" adipose tissue. Why do we even arrogate so much attention and sex appeal to these folds.....these folds are medals-dat a battle was fought and won.
ReplyDeleteLovely article Oyin!! I love the flow&the depth of ur poem
ReplyDeleteLike India Arie said 'I am not my hair. I am not this skin. I am the soul that lives within'. Lovely piece Oyin
ReplyDeleteLovely my darling
ReplyDelete@ Bm - "a hipo in woman-form", you are a genius. You just gave me something else to think about. *dancing skelewu*
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to everyone. I appreciate your time and the fact that you share your thoughts too.
@ Tommielinggers - thank you
@ Jonathan - you killed it with lyrics
@ Tolulope - You've got some folds too? #naughtyme
@ Adetunji - "medal-worthy folds"...hmmm
@ Anon 6.36 - Many thanks. I appreciate
@ Osiri - Thanks babe
@ Osas- I can only sigh. Those are wisdom words backed by experience of cos
Love yourself first and everyone else will do. I like India Arie and many of her songs are inspirational- my favourite is "Video"- it tells how you should love yourself conditionally. The lyrics are so relevant many years after. One thing we should know is we all grow bigger as we grow older except in rare cases but let's all stay fit and healthy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts raised. I agree too. Its not permanent. But while the imperfection is we still need to love. Pot bellies or folded tummies still need good loving. And.help get those back to form if that's our desire. Well done love
ReplyDelete"Fat thighs. Flabby arms. A pot belly still needs good loving"
ReplyDeleteReally nice piece Oyin.
ReplyDeleteNeed I say more!?
*yaaaaay*
DeleteGuess who is here. See me curtseying, all for you ma'am. Welcome and thanks for the kind words.