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Heroine Chic
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Heroine Chic |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
 Kept secrets, shame-denial; Though recent her dis-ease Is pictured obvious; Friends with feelings of concern State-ask:" "You're not obese, Nor nearly overweight.." "So why the purge Of little that you eat?" Anorexic-bulimic: Fingers recent Down the throat Made her toss The lemon water Wheat-thin meal Turned vomit- Dripping On her shoes and feet, Below a face Turned sky up- Begging Heavens promise Of relief. The worlds advertisements- Printed on her retina, Have absorbed the rays of hope, Distorted by addiction. No need for tubing, Or tied balloon Vein-elevators; She doesn't eat, And so gets high By needles filled With culture lies, That tell her that she's not yet "in" Although Her body is Madison- Avenue Runway Possessed- Kate Moss Black Cloth'd Bones Draped On Heroine Chic Flesh p a l e And Deathly t h i n |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Excellent! You have nailed it with this one. It is really a tragic epidemic. Kudos ~L |
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Ticklefingers Senior Member Posts 710 Louisiana |
Its a truth everyone knows to be sure. When it comes up in conversation, no one seems surprised to hear of it. Some parents feel their young ones will simply grow out of it as though it were akin to just another teenage 'phase'. However, many others of various ages are afflicted as well. Its deadly behavior that needs attention and parents, friends or anyone needs to do what they can as soon as 'symptoms' are recognized. Ideally, from infancy on up, self worth and respect for one self needs to be reinforced. That also requires strong marriages that are dedicated to the family. In my mind, that's where it begins and ends. The message is well disclosed in your poetry. 88's friends She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast". |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Thank you, Lori, and Tickle. This is from a poetry contest. You had to write what the picture inspired in you. "Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." |
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