i wonder how it would feel to feel good in this body
to wake up and not wish this stomach away
the only mountain there a home for a child not yet here
i wonder how it would feel to love my chest
to not strain against the wire and padding desperately trying to
bring together what i suppose are two sworn enemies
i wonder how it would feel to love these thighs
to know that the jiggle supports the rest of me
that what’s there is the muscle of a dancer and nothing more
i wonder how it would feel to accept myself as i am
to no longer worry how any man will react
when i take my clothes off and
there is nothing left to hide behind
but society’s ideals and the space in between
Noor Charif (she/her) grew up in Dubai and is an undergraduate student at Northeastern University studying Biology and English. She has been writing poetry for years, sharing stories of women empowerment and body dysmorphia. When she isn't writing, Noor enjoys the performing arts and knitting as other creative outlets.
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