Battle with anorexia and thyself.

Another poem about anorexia.

"Why are you so small?

I cannot believe this at all.

You can't possibly weigh ninety pounds.

Do you know how rediculous that sounds?

This is not a healthy weight.

You must get help; before it's too late!"

I can't do this on my own.

His voice becomes a soft drone.

I cannot win this fight,

I feel dizzy, I think I just might...

Author's Note

The first part is spoken as if a boyfriend were speaking to their girlfriend (the reader), and the italicized part is written as a personal thought of the girlfriend. I did a poor job..but I don't want to change it.. :[

Reviews

[Marie Anzalone]

It is estimated that 1 in 4 girls has an eating disorder now. If we are going to make any progress, we need to start learning to talk openly and candidly about the topic. Just like with sexual abuse, there are ways that is appropriate to broach the subject, and ways that it is not. Why aren't we teching sensitivity and awareness in our schools?

[Preston]

I loved this.

[Kon™]

I don't think you should change it at all, this is a wonderful and meaningful piece. It really gets into the minds of those who are in this situation. It's realistic. Great job with this one, keep it up! :)

[Raven Radke]

Very nice beautiful and truthful. Lovely indeed no doubt that im giving u a 100% on this work of art! Keep up the good work!

--Raven Radke

[Clockwork]

This is a very striking piece of writing. It shows a deep battle that reaches towards finding acceptance within yourself. You are honest with your words, making your message poignant and lasting. You have a lot of courage.

[Coyote Poetry]

Your purpose was strong in the poem. We are told things and we don't want to register them. I like the style of this writing. Your poetry always make me think. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[River]

There is no "poor job" in any of this Bug. It's sad, true...but it also has an amazing honesty in it. It's really good.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

You did a great job of rhyming and expressing serious thoughts.
I really liked it. It has real emotions in it. It takes maturity to know
when to ask for help. I saw that maturity towards the end. Nice.

[MusicJunkie66]

I thought it was excellent. I loved the rhyming of it. Besides a spelling error, it was great, keep up the good work =)