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Shoulds MAG
February 20, 2010
Am I supposed to be tall and thin
With almonds for eyes and honey for skin?
Do you want for my heart to have numbers inside
So my ribcage can show and my stomach can hide?
My features are round and my body is tough,
And I hear, “Tone it down – muscle isn't enough.
Let your bones tell the earth that you're gentle and light.
You can start with the scale, for the scale's always right!”
Is it wrong to have shape in my belly and thighs?
I would rather wear strength than a hunger-disguise.
© April L., Lubbock, TX
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This article has 29 comments.
LihuaEmily SILVER said...
on Feb. 10 2012 at 7:22 pm
Your words mean a lot to me. I'm glad you like the poem.
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 1:04 pm
Totally awesome---body image is so important nowadays, but people need to realize that you shouldn't obsess over trying to be someone else's idea of perfect. Great poem~
LihuaEmily SILVER said...
on Sep. 5 2011 at 3:14 pm
Thank you - I'm glad you like it!
LihuaEmily SILVER said...
on Sep. 5 2011 at 3:14 pm
Sure, I definitely will! Thanks for your comment!
LihuaEmily SILVER said...
on Sep. 5 2011 at 3:13 pm
I also was anorexic and man, is it painful - even though it does not make sense. I know. I hope you get past it and please know that I've been there and it WILL get better.
LihuaEmily SILVER said...
on Sep. 5 2011 at 3:11 pm
Thank you!
LihuaEmily SILVER said...
on Sep. 5 2011 at 3:11 pm
Thanks so much!
shoelessjoe GOLD said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 7:54 pm
I LOVE it! and i'm right there with you ;) Fantastic piece =D
mauiijims13 SILVER said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 5:06 pm
i really like this. i wish i could think like this...im battling anorexia:/ sometimes it just takes over even though it doesnt make any sense
ElleNicole BRONZE said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 11:13 am
I'm so glad this is published. This is an amazing message and your words are perfect.
Check out my poem? Thanks so much if you do, I really need more feedback!
LihuaEmily SILVER said...
on Mar. 8 2011 at 9:12 am
I'm glad you do, thank you!
meganwagner21 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 28 2010 at 3:26 pm
thnx so much!
LihuaEmily SILVER said...
on Aug. 27 2010 at 5:26 pm
Sure, I will!
meganwagner21 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 27 2010 at 11:42 am
ur welcome. check out my stuff wen it gets approved? :)
LihuaEmily SILVER said...
on Aug. 26 2010 at 3:27 pm
Hey, thanks!!
meganwagner21 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 26 2010 at 11:54 am
wow i love it ! the topic is serious, yet u rhymed the poem without making it sound childish. extremely talented! can relate well!
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