Anorexia

Anorexia

I can feel you

Eating me alive.

I eat

But not enough.

People tell me

"Eat more"

Or

"Gain weight"

I tell them

"it's not that simple"

Hell, I wish it was that simple.

I can feel my ribs

My hips, my bones.

I can see my bones moving.

My hair is falling out.

I don't feel healthy

And don't know how to be.

I hope you don't consume me

Before I start to live.

Reviews

[Caitlynxoxo]

"I tell them
'It's not that simple'"

This is so true, in so many ways. Many people underestimate anorexia, thinking it's always a choice the perosn makes. But they don't understand that as it worsens, it becomes nearly impossible to shake it. You've captured the hurt, the thoughts, the dread that every person who's anorexic goes through. I especially liked the ending:

"I hope you don't consume me,
before i start to live."

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. You have a true talent, and i think you really showed it through this piece! Thanks for sharing!! :)

xoxo Caitlyn xoxo

[Anicca]

This piece sent shivers right up my spine. A wonderful write although I wish that you didnt have the knowledge and emotions to enable you to write this. Hope you're okay love! x

I thought of someone I love dearly, a close friend of mine, while reading this. I remember brushing her hair, trying to make her feel pretty, and it falling out in my hands. I remember watching her struggle to eat a spoonful of corn and her only consolation in doing so was that she would be able to pass her bowels more easily.

This piece took me back there, to her struggle and my struggle as someone who loved her as a sister. Thank you for sharing. This was eloquently and beautifully done, with a message that needs to be delivered.

-Sarah

[qaralynn]

great work..
eating is indeed not as simple as most people think
thanks for sharing!

[Carolina Kel]

Very moving poem. Well done.

[Angel Bird]

Your words deeply touch me, because I myself survived a Anorexia nervosa. and you wonderfully describe the way it feels. Yes unfortunately it's not that simple.
A good thing that we know how to let our soul breathe through our pens. Whenever you'd like to talk about it, or any other thing just let me know.

[salvador (camuel choisu..]

nice well writen poem it has such deep emotion in it i can actually feel the pain, great work.