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BGirl_Princess New Member
since 2000-06-25
Posts 7Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
A few years ago, I suffered from an eating disorder, and nobody ever noticed. That made my disorder even worse, it made me think that nobody cared, or I just wasn't even losing the weight. Eventually, my best friend realized it, and helped me pull myself out of the hole. Nobody else ever knew, until I was almost better. But I will never be fully recovered, it's almost impossible. But anyway, I was going through an old shoebox from under my bed, and I found this poem... I don't think I finished it, but I'm not sure. Let me know what you think  ThanksSend strength to the suffering child With the arm that is too white and thin She does not know the pain others suffer She only knows the pain she has within This child is longing for faith and hope As she studies her figure while crying "Too much extra fat covering the bones," She does not know how badly she's lying The child wishes to have a lower weight Yet meanwhile she is wasting away Her mind tells her to eat and than eat more She forces it back up many times a day This child has no strength in herself She does not know what else to do Nobody talks about her tiny body Which is too boney, entirely through She suffers yet is satisfied all at once And she shudders at another's touch Not a soul dares to mention their concern They claim to be worried, but how much? She is torn between two desicions Will the choice she makes be right? She may remain at the plank forever As her life disappears from sight Please, get her help, I pray She suffers, wake up, don't you see? I beg of you, stop being so selfish From her pain, set the child free Thanks a lot, -Tina- |
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MelissaL Junior Member
since 2000-08-13
Posts 22Joshua Tree, CA, US |
Wow, that was a very concerning and deep poem. I have two friends who had eating disorders, and the pain that I saw them go through was unbearable. This poem pretty much sums up what I percieved of them. Thank-god for friends, huh? I'm sorry you had to go through that suffering, but I'm very glad you pulled through. My thoughts are with you. Thanks for sharing your work. Your poem is awesome! Much love, Mel  [This message has been edited by MelissaL (edited 08-14-2000).] |
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Isabel Galaxia Senior Member
since 2000-06-18
Posts 733 |
Hey, great poem. Well, I can say that I can totally relate, although no one has ever confirmed that I have a disorder. I don't think that anyone but my boyfriend notices, and that might be only because I tell him some things, so I sort of know what you went through. And I don't think I'm too boney, but I do know I'm pale. Most people have no idea how much pain you go through with an eating disorder. Well I think I'll shut up now, sorry for goin on and on.... great poem keep writing Bel I formally posted a few poems...okay more than a few poems on this topic, if ever you want to read them.  |
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Salooma Senior Member
since 2000-01-28
Posts 781 |
oh my....i'm glad to see you pulled out of it alright and are here sharing your story with us cause I know how hard it is...my closest friend, like u was bulimic and I didn't even know it until she confessed it to me....it was really tough for her and I'm sure it was for you. take care, salooma |
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JnR4eva Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 377Bronx, NY |
first of all congradulations that u were able to recover somewhat from your disorder...this topic which u have written about is only but too familiar and i am telling you that it is the love from within and the love from others that will help get u through this, and i see that this has already happened thank goodness too. your poem is beautiful and need no corrections from me, if something is to come out of you, let it be your poetry "my love is my motivation my love is my inspiration perception of this poem is your interpretation" -- me |
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Fairy Princess Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 64Fitchburg Ma, USA |
That was good that you pulled threw Keep hope in you, Keep, dreams in you, And you'll be fine - Unknown |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
A powerful inside look at such a horrible disease. I'm so glad that you're pulling through it. Let those around you help you, use their strength. Again, a wonderful piece of work. *Krista Knutson* "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." -Barbara DeAngelis |
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Jeremy Halstead Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 569Morris, Ill. U.S.A |
Hey...great peom....I'm jealous...my thoughts never come together like that. I'm really glad you're doing better. Jeremy "Time is the matter, and in a matter of that all wounds will heal and all scars shall fade." |
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Erin Member Elite
since 2000-06-15
Posts 2527~Chicago~ |
well what can i say??? good poem...i am glad to hear that this is no longer happening with you...and it is more then finished it is perfect!!!keep up the good work!!! ~*~TrUe LoVe Is ThE cLoSeSt ThInG tO hEaVen~*~ |
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jennie may* Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 122 |
How I can relate to this. I have had the same problems and they still flare up every once in a while. But it is always the people around me that help me get back on my feet again. I think anyone who notices something different about a person should get help for them as soon as possible. I don't want to know where I would be if someone didn't notice my problem when they did. Best wishes to you- and good poem! "We have all these galaxies inside of us. And if we don't enter those in art, then I don't understand the point in doing anything."-Sam Shepard |
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kimmy Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 98 |
I am glad that you are almost through with this disorder and that you are able to share your expereince with others so they can gain the confidence to expose themselves to other people too,,good work! |
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