The Body Politic
We talk about the body politic
As if we have any sort of autonomy
When our bodies do not belong to us
Borrowed from the elements
Stardust and water
We must eventually return
What we have been given
And free ourselves from the shells
We called home
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I never thought about it in quite these terms, but this feels very right. We do sort of lease our bodies. You'd think that detail would nudge us to take special care of it, until we have to give it back.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I'm definitely trying to care for mine a little better.
DeleteMagaly's comment echos my thoughts ... We pay a price when we do not honor the terms of our lease.
ReplyDeleteYes we do. Which I am starting to learn as I feel my body creak!
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