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May 18, 2010
By lifeisajourney GOLD, Coronado, California
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lifeisajourney GOLD, Coronado, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Life is a journey not a destination...&quot;<br /> &quot;Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see life in a clearer view again.&quot;<br /> &quot;Only those who will go too far, can possibly find out how far one can go&quot;

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Everyone stares,
Waiting for my next bite
I keep cutting it smaller
And smaller
Finally I got 24 pieces
I've been through this before
Stab on fork,
Why can't they just lock me away?
Slowly lift to mouth,
I keep reaching the danger zone
Open mouth,
I want to keep going down
Bite down and chew,
Maybe if I chew enough, the calories will disappear
Chew, chew, chew,
Only 23 bites to go
Swallow,
I wish I could go on
But I can't risk another bite
They should just lock me up

© Rebecca B., Marietta, GA

The author's comments:
I wrote this for a friend who has an eating disorder and she thinks that if she cuts the pieces smaller the calories will disappear. I hope that one day she can get better.
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lifeisajourney GOLD said...
on Mar. 29 2011 at 3:23 pm
lifeisajourney GOLD, Coronado, California
18 articles 0 photos 48 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Life is a journey not a destination...&quot;<br /> &quot;Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see life in a clearer view again.&quot;<br /> &quot;Only those who will go too far, can possibly find out how far one can go&quot;

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thnx i haven't been on in forever but i really should get back to posting my stuff on here
Mermaidmissy SILVER said...
on Mar. 29 2011 at 9:54 am
Mermaidmissy SILVER, Las Vegas, Nevada
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I really like your poem a whole lot. It really made me cry in a good way. I just to let you know, don't ever be ashamed of your self and always stay true to who you really are ok. But great job on it. I hope you write some more soon. :)