My Dearest Body

Reflection – 8 March 2026

Today I see you.
Today I truly see you.

I can see clearly what I have done to you.

I am your master.
You do what I tell you to do.

Yet you never complained.
You never said stop.

You simply changed.
You became tired.
You became sick.

You have carried me since birth.
You have given me a home.

And I am so grateful for you, my dearest body.

With you I have travelled the world.
With you I have felt incredible emotions.

You took me to the top of mountains.
You allowed me to swim under a crystal blue sea.

And so much more.

Many times I looked at you in the mirror and I did not like you.

I did not see the beauty in you.
I did not see the scars of neglect I had caused.

But today I see you.
I truly see you.

And for the first time in my life I know exactly what to do.

I want you to be strong and healthy.

We will grow old together.
And when our final days arrive, you and I will know that we lived a beautiful life together.

So I promise to look after you.

From this day forward I will give you exactly what you need.

With love and care you will reach your full potential, as you were always meant to be.

I am sorry I did not see you sooner.
Please forgive me for all the neglect.

Thank you for being strong when I was weak.

I love you, my dearest body.

And today you can rest.

Today everything you need is coming back to you.