From Invitation (1) by Grace Nichols (1950 - )

I love this poem because it is packed full of positive attitude towards self – something I am not very good at and need the reminder.


If my fat
was too much for me
I would have told you
I would have lost a stone
or two

I would have gone jogging
even when it was fogging
I would have weighed in
sitting the bathroom scale
with my tail tucked in

I would have dieted
more care than a diabetic

But as it is
I’m feeling fine
feel no need
to change my lines
when I move I’m target light

Come up and see me sometime


Grace Nichols