We weren’t even all that acquainted before life pushed in its bullish head
I grew to this height, an impressive 5 foot 9 inches in a matter 3 years
Amazon was my nickname; I was just getting used to what this body could do
Life had different plans; it stretched my core like some fat rubber bands
I blew up, taking on the life of a balloon; know for sure I didn’t trust you
Life, I just didn’t trust you
You delivered on your promise and I made it through
At the ripe young age of just 23, you bequeathed me a silvery kangaroo
A bag positioned in front for convenience of view, I was angry at you
This, would be my permanent brand new
Through the years you’ve taught me lessons and given me clues –
you said, be nice to me and I’ll take care of you
The aches and the pains, the bruises, and lesions
and the hospital stays, such a huge cry for help
I wasn’t doing my end of the deal
I brushed it off thinking someday we will face eye to eye
now the time has come to heal
You never let me down, you always picked up where we left off
The bones are loose, the arches more flattened
grew in lots of little red dots, multiplied, Grandma said they are good luck
I never looked back to say thank you — thankyou beautiful female form
I realize now how lucky I am –
my strength, glow, and DNA
the upper all along