Mirror

A poem about a girl suffering from anorexia

I clutch my body with my shaking fingertips

stroking the braille of my back

the protruding bones that tell my story 

a tear trickles down my hollowed cheek

the shadows taunt my eyes

whispering words

from dark withered lips 

I pray for them to leave me alone

to carry my broken body 

that lies in mirrored shards on the floor

at my feet

to somewhere safe

instead they scream those words

that blur my mind

like the tears blurring my eyes

and the crimson spreading 

across the creases of my palm

and dotting

like scarlet stars on

the shattered image of my body

as the sunset bleeds

from my fingertips

Reviews

[Drake]

This was a very dark, interesting piece about a very real problem. My sister suffered from anorexia and finally got help and overcame it. Anorexia and all eating disorders are triggered by something, whether it be bullies, a parent, siblings, or media. In my opinion, what makes a girl beautiful is what makes her happy. I think girls look good with some meat on their bones, and they would think that, too, if not for all the harassment and teasing. I really liked this poem, I liked the word choice. Very nice.

[paperdaydreams]

Hate the fact some people have to go through this sort of stuff to punish themselves or just to have a feeling of some control in their life or whatever reason they have, no one deserves to feel ugly because everyone is unique and amazing, that's a lovely idea you have, and yes it's the pressures of society that causes all this. Thankyou x

[River Page]

This is really dark and unique. For me its like an unsual mix of mental illness and Gypsy mysticism. Which I think is really cool. Nice work!

[paperdaydreams]

thankyou, i like your interpretation of it, i didn't really think about the gypsy mysticism idea when i wrote it but i like that

[River Page]

No two people read the same poem :)

[Annie29]

I agree, very deep. Never thought of a spin being the braille story of one's life. Now I totally am.

[paperdaydreams]

Thankyou, glad you like the idea!

[xXChanceXx]

Wow. This was very deep... I love this write... One of my best friends has an eating disorder, so this really speaks to me... Beautiful write..

[paperdaydreams]

thank you, i hope your friend is ok and things get better for them x

[xXChanceXx]

You're welcome. Thanks, me too. :)

[Anita Harris]

Very deep and haunting. Sometimes our thoughts can get the better of us. Sometimes we let them take our happiness away, willingly, because we think it's what we deserve. Nice work!

[paperdaydreams]

yes, that's very true, thank you, glad you enjoyed it x

[sithlordjp]

Very visceral, primal. I enjoyed reading your words, thanks for sharing!

[paperdaydreams]

thank you x