Fat girl

My mother always told me
People wouldn't give me certain chances
Because I was overweight
But I have spent so much time
Trying to disprove that

I kept telling myself
"Next time"
"Well they had their reasons for leaving me out"
"They forgot to invite me to the mall with them"
"It has nothing to do with my weight"

For so long
I had hope
That maybe
Just maybe
My mother wasn't right about people

But no matter how long
 Or how hard I wished
People left me out
Abandoned me
Forgot

Because I wasn't a stick
I couldn't fit in a size 12
We couldn't share the same cloths
Which must mean I was also emotionally numb

I help out hope for people
But believe it or not
Just because i'm heavy
Overweight even

That doesn't mean i'm incapable of doing
Things
It doesn't mean
I don't get hurt
Or feel alone

Is it really too much to ask
To just be seen for me
And not seen as that fat chick
The blimp

My mother always told me the skinny girl
Would always be chosen first
Over the fat girl
In every single case

And no one
Not one person
Has
Or could disprove her theory



 

Author's Note

People don't give me any chances because I am fat and no matter how long I think people will change they never will I will always be picked last

Reviews

[Patient Poet (Yos)]

I am so proud of you to write this down , you must express the feeling of so many Fat children and people , your honestly is amazing ... sadly I can say that your mom most be right , in modern life , fatness is usually connected to un healthy life, neglected way of life that cause the fat child look like that , in reality , its not always true .... some want to get thiner, but just can't . But , I also dont understand , why you can stay fat and be happy , if you will be skinny , would you feel better.... what if you feel good now? is the fact that you are fat will make you feel bad with yourself? .... I wish you understand , that not all people love skinny girls / women (me for example).... be a good soul ... smile alot ... and your love will find you ... no matter how fat you are .. xx Yossi

[GamingGal]

Wow, this was quite the powerful poem. I certainly wouldn't have had the guts to write it, that's for sure.

I just want you to know that not everyone is harsh and cruel like that. I'm not, nor are my friends. I know it's hard, but eventually people will grow up.

[Juliet]

This was an incredibly brave write. Something I doubt most of the world would ever have the guts to do. There are people out there who discriminate. I've been that person and I've been the person on the other end. But your poem was just able to sum it all up with elegant words and a truthful, yet heartbreaking voice. I think that this doesn't just apply to those who are overweight. Your poem is for anyone out there who has felt left out. That's everyone. Beautiful work :)

[Inci 2]

it's so true.. even i am overweight ...people do chose skinny ones but not always.. if one is talented then surely the talent will overshadow the power of appearance
great poem :))

[Seanne Tholltree]

don't be sad you're not alone in situation...i may not be fat but i know how it feels when people discriminate you, like the people who used to belittle me because i'm skinny...well i think that they're just losers and insecure..
don't be sad i hope that someday we'll be on our average size..
i hate that when mothers degrade her daughters...i expect that someday your mother will be illuminated...



For so long
I had hope
That maybe
Just maybe
My mother wasn't right about people
(i like those lines)

[alexlessah]

I am very sorry for that, someone out their thinks your perfect though. Very nice poem though.

[Susanna F]

Heartbreaking but beautiful poem, Sarah! I know that this is the mindset of the majority, that thin or athletic is the ideal, but there are lots of people out there who know that beauty - even outer beauty - has all kinds of shapes and colors and faces. I've known men who wouldn't touch a stick-girl with a ten foot pole, and others who didn't seem to care about anything but the soul. They are the minority, but they are the ones worth looking for and knowing, as friends or more. I've also known women who would only be friends with someone within twenty pounds of their own weight - large and small women. It's not right. I've been hurt by this in groups where I was the minority. I think most people can relate to your wonderful poem, no matter what group treated us like outsiders.

[kurdapiaful]

You decide who you are, not other people.

[Coyote Poetry]

I could tell you stories of my friends who hated the skinny girls. But I believe it is the spirit of someone that draw two people together. Few perfect people in this world. Most of us have weaknesses and strengths. I like people for what they do and say. If someone rate you as a friend on looks. They are not friends. Life will teach us many lessons. You need to take of your body and your health. Don't allow negative to slow a life down. A strong poem that open the doors to many questions. One day your mother will be proved wrong. Someone will love and need you for your love and kindness. That stays with us forever. Thank you for a excellent poem.
Coyote

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this is a stark and honest poem..some things are covered because of p.c. but your speaking the truth..it's not right but its true..brave write..well done

[Dushyant Thadani]

This is a wonderful poem Sarah... But do know that there are a few guys who want a fat girl for themselves because they are special... And they have a huge heart... Trust me the light will come soon for you... :)