Show me your belly
and I'll show you mine
show me your scars, marks, and bumps
and I'll show you my rough patches and
peachy fuzz - my belly is squishy
and so is my heart
the sun is setting and I carefully pull up my shirt -
showing my center to the light
taking in the fading warmth like a leaf
feeling all my nerves reaching for the sun
show me your belly
who told us our bellies had to change?
remember - when I say I love you
I'm thinking of you and your belly,
the strongest and softest part of our bodies
so show the world your belly, James
because I'll be doing the same.