The Academy of American Poets paid tribute to poems about the human body inspired by the journalists at Salon.com. With Nike's "Just Do It" slogan in mind they addressed their naked selves, imperfections and all.
Here is my poem.
MY BODY
by Jessica DePue
My body is small, stark and pale
It glows in the dark as energy restores
In the shower I observe the curve of my belly
A pretty, slight form where no child has dwelled
As children we ran all the time
When I jog I still feel free
My hips have grown in tune with my breasts
My hips carry me all over the place
They center me while my body moves
My breasts go along for the ride:
They rouse alert to all forms of pleasure,
Direct it my way with pert persuasion
I am seduced by thier erotic sensations
Have endured pain to embellish thier presence
My nipples offer my preferred release
They are best friends with my ass and between
My legs are strong, not as long as I'd like
They developed through gymnastics and cheerleading stunts
They connect at the hip bone and bend back behind
Sometimes while stretching I sneak in a high kick
After running and jumping my body loves rest
It thrives on variety of performance and thrill
Even the tiniest bits of me, my fingers and sorely
Imperfect feet seek elation through moments of fucking
From my ears to my toes, from beginning to finish
I am inspired by the catch phrase "Just Do It"

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