In this powerful poem about living with an eating disorder, the poet skillfully and poignantly describes the daily battle one is faced with in their quest for attaining their ideal picture of thinness ..
"When I wake up
I feel light
And I remember that
it’s time for breakfast
I drink a cup of sweat
followed by a slice of self hatred
I make plans for the long day
and my stomach starts to pray ..."
To read the full poem, visit: http://allpoetry.com/poem/11866609-Diet-by-QuietIntrovert
"When I wake up
I feel light
And I remember that
it’s time for breakfast
I drink a cup of sweat
followed by a slice of self hatred
I make plans for the long day
and my stomach starts to pray ..."
To read the full poem, visit: http://allpoetry.com/poem/11866609-Diet-by-QuietIntrovert
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