Ode to the Belly

Belly, oh belly, at first forgotten you always were.
I thought you were still slender, forgetting you were not.
Squishing in between tight spaces, you should not.
However I have grown with you as you have grown with me.
Twice I think before walking between them parked cars,
And now you are happily unscathed by those rigid side-mirrors.
Belly, oh belly, how content you now are.

Belly, oh belly, how we have grown!
From early days of seemingly chunky over-weight,
To the reminiscent shape of ancient Romanesque arches.
The Buddha of you now brings lucky rubbings from those around,
And my excuse to pat and talk to you.
Proudly you stand and out front you have become.
Belly, oh belly, you do protrude so!

Belly, oh belly, once my paranoia, now my convenience.
How wonderful we are together!
My mug securely rests on you, as we cozy together.
A base you provide, as I scribble notes on your supportive surface.
Belly, oh belly, these are the last days we have together.
I eagerly await your bundle, though will also miss these days soon of old.
Belly, oh belly, oh belly of mine!