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BreyerRose
Member

since 2000-08-12

Posts 55
Easton, Pa USA

0 posted 2000-08-13 12:56 PM

I look at myself,
not my lips or my eyes,
but that disgusting mass
that some might call my thighs.
I look at myself,
not my long flowing hair,
but that inch I can pinch
in my side thats still there.
I look at myself.
What a digusting pig!
He was just being nice
when he called me a twig.
I look at myself,
wondering if they know
that right after each meal
to the bathroom I go.
I looks at myself
and ignoring the sounds
of my insides churning,
I think "Just ten more pounds."

darkstar
Member

since 2000-08-09

Posts 230
Port Richey, Fl, USA

1 posted 2000-08-13 01:12 PM

Wow...really good poem...very well written...

Dark Star

BreyerRose
Member

since 2000-08-12

Posts 55
Easton, Pa USA

2 posted 2000-08-13 01:14 PM

Thank you Darkstar.

Hugs and Kisses,
Paula

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

3 posted 2000-08-13 06:26 PM

BreyerRose, what a lovely name, first of all. And this poem, such a hard thing that all women go through, in that no one is ever happy with their body. And the openness about the bulimia is very comendable. Take care, and keep posting your poems, I like your writing style..
catalinamoon

Words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling, like dew, upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think.
Lord Byron

Rosebud1229
Senior Member

since 2000-04-05

Posts 1813
North Carolina

4 posted 2000-08-13 07:13 PM

I agree very good poem, so many of us look at ourselves that way.

BreyerRose
Member

since 2000-08-12

Posts 55
Easton, Pa USA

5 posted 2000-08-14 12:09 PM

Thank you catalina and rosebud. The subject hits a nerve with me. I'm glad you appreciated my piece.

Hugs and Kisses,
Paula

LM
Senior Member

since 2000-08-03

Posts 585

6 posted 2000-08-14 02:59 AM

It's something familliar for sure...
Very interestingly put, thanks!

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

7 posted 2000-08-14 05:25 AM

Breyer Rose, there were strong images in the poem. I can't say I liked it but I certanily related to it. Well Done
Be well
Kethry

"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

BreyerRose
Member

since 2000-08-12

Posts 55
Easton, Pa USA

8 posted 2000-08-14 09:11 AM

RM and kethry‹ Thank you for your comments.

Hugs and Kisses,
Paula

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