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Many Voices, Many Selves

Many Voices, Many Selves: an image by T Newfields
When my stomach speaks
it often pleads,
"Eat more and be merry!"

If my legs have their say
they tend to proclaim,
"Move around & make more discoveries today!"

When my groin has a voice
it almost always enjoins,
"Intimate sex is a splendid choice!"

If my buttocks make any request
predictably it’s this behest:
Sit down, relax, & rest!

If my wallet talks
reluctantly it balks,
"Thrift is a primary need."

Listening to these voices
I'm unsure which one to heed.

To which voice is my allegiance due?
Is there any way this discordant chorus inside my head
can become a coherent crew?