One fine day, I see saggy eyes, wrinkles on my skin
Where were you before?
Is it stress, is it my tiredness, is it my depression?
That brought you to me.
Being noticed not just by me but by family
I realize I may be growing older.
Is this how getting old presents itself to me?
Witnessing a silver hair
Fatigue visiting more often
Metabolism slower, body shape unpredictable
Seeing younger men and women as my own kids
Sometimes a reason for my excuse for stillness.
As time went by, I realize the abuse, neglect and being ungrateful
My body has gone through because of me
I feel remorseful, sorry, but I cannot change my past
She has traveled with me for 46 years non-stop and continues.
I thank you, my divine abode, for providing me the space where my life can live in.
You are a gift given by Him
You were made just perfect in His eyes
I ask for forgiveness from you and promise I will take care of you,
To serve you, nurture you in gentleness and humility
In gratitude for you as you are His blessing to me.
Thank you for this outer skin you have given me
To protect the inner body from heat, germs and things not good for my life in you
I promise to be present as my skin is touched with gentleness and love
As I bathe and do my skin rituals
To ensure my skin feels nourished and happy
Not for others to compliment or pass me a second look in wonder
But for me to ensure you are happy inside and out.
Thank you for giving me the appetite
So I know I must eat so you are nurtured
I promise to eat healthy
Unprocessed food, greens, vegetables and fruits
Plenty of water for hydration
Not for me to lose weight or look in a certain way
But for you to be happy and healthy,
So that my life in you can live a minute more.
Thank you for the bones, muscles and organs
That function and that work as magic
To carry the life in me forward
So I have another moment of living
I promise to take care of you
Through my walks, jogging, exercise
Lifting weights so your muscles do not weaken
For me to ensure you feel strong and happy.
Thank you, God, for this beautiful body
To choose You through my actions this lifetime
Giving me another chance
This body being one of the most beautiful miracles created by You.
Dear God, please give me the mind, realizations, intention
To only choose You
To be grateful, loving to my body and all the gifts You have given me
To live each day with purpose and meaning
Using this most precious gift given to me by You.
