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My Enemy In The Mirror
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My Enemy In The Mirror |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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I feel sick at the mere sight of her The one I see in the mirror is fat People tell me I have an obsession But I'm sure they've never looked like that What I see in the mirror is ugly I detest this 'thing' I see This image is far from beautiful And it seems to be mocking me It tells me I'm not good enough The I should lose a lot more weight I see Mum looking really worried As I move the food around my plate There are voices in my head They are in control of how I feel I sometimes find it difficult To convince myself that they're not real These mood swings give me headaches So in my bedroom I hide away I once had so many friends But now I've pushed them all away These voices in my head Continue to wear me down I'm so confused and very frightened Amongst my sorrow I begin to drown I question if life is worth living I see no joy in it for me The road ahead seems long and winding It's so dark that I can hardly see * * * I read an article the other day about a young girl who was a plus size model with her whole life ahead of her but her demons got the better of her and she committed suicide. This was written for all the young girls who question their looks and weight in a desperate attempt to be accepted in our never satisfied society. Inner beauty far outweighs external beauty and we need to teach this to our children. Suetang |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Sue, this is sooooooo heartbreaking, my heart cries out to all of society and it saddens me how everyone expects a girl or a boy to be muscular or thin, it breaks my heart hearing people accusing others of being fat or skinny or oherwise while true beauty is in the inside! (wipes tears) I am very short for my height and people make fun of me all the time about that, but I don't care what they say, for I love being myself and I would never change it for the world as I encourage everyone to love thesmelves the way they are on the inside! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, I cried just thinking of that poor little girl, my heart goes out to all accused like this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Sue darling girl this is seriously excellent writing, the flow of this is perfect, and the subject matter is handled excellently. Near to me is an eating disorders unit, and the young girls and boys there are allowed out in the grounds when they get to a certain weight. The still look skeletal to me, all sunken cheeks and stick thin bodies. However I do know what you are talking about. Anorexia and Bulimia are terrible illnesses, they simply fade away before your eyes. Incredible writing darling girl absolutely incredible   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
This is so true, very heartfelt write. If only we can reach these kids before it is too late. Your words do just that. If only Gods children would realize that life is a constant struggle and to never give up, to like and accept yourself and everything else will just fall into place. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is such sad news, Sue...and I know that it happens quite often. I think the best gift we can ever give our kids is the gift of self esteem. Great poem.  ~sad hugsLyra |
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