Ode To Belly Button

Dear little belly button,

oh how you’ve changed.

You once were all inside,

warm and nicely arranged.

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I’ve watched you constantly morph,

through the weeks gone by.

Sometimes you look quite normal,

or you're puffed out on one side.

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Your life sure has changed,

with the pressure from below.

But don’t worry little button,

I love to see you grow.

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So as we reflect on times,

on being cute and tucked in.

We now take note of your new look,

Abstract, uneven, where do I begin?

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Oh yes you may go back,

to be in your normal state.

But for now remember,

even sticking out--you look GREAT!

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But I may try to hide you,

with tape and a bandaid or two.

But please forgive me when this happens,

it’s nothing personal, just … new?

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And when Baby P arrives,

the pressure will disappear.

But also keep in mind--you’re a belly button,

you’ll always look weird.