Anorexia

Each weight increase signals defeat
and never fails to leave you blue.
For, when you strive to stay petite
each pound is repulsive to you.

You stare in the mirror of truth
scrutinizing each ounce of fat.
And seeking the girl of your youth
you can’t believe you look like that.

Skipping breakfast, you skimp on lunch,
and might require medical care.
But, you think no one has a hunch,
though your eyes are filled with despair.

Like malnutrition’s telltale trace,
regurgitation cuts no slack.
And you display a furrowed face
taunt skin and a skeletal back.

Mixing denial with deceit,
you cannot find solace in sleep.
For when you're starving yet won't eat,
anorexia’s roots run deep.


(Quatrain)


2/6/2017

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/16/2018 1:53:00 PM

Your degree of compassion is amazing, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/16/2018 2:19:00 PM

Thanks Line, your comments and encouragements are most appreciated my friend, Emile.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 2/12/2017 2:47:00 AM

This, this is one nightmare that has not touched my life thru family, friends or acquaintances and I give thanks it is so. From what I've learned about the disease, you poetically delivered its ravages simply, bluntly and, therefore, dramatical-hold. A somber topic, making it difficult to now turn silly and share that I just this morning realized I wasn't aware of being aware of you in a good while, so I came to check. All the best, glad to see you ... CayCay

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/12/2017 8:55:00 AM

Thanks CayCay, it is nice to hear from you, it's been awhile since we last spoke. I hope all is well with you my friend, I agree with you that this disorder is devastating to many people especially to young women, Emile.

Carol B.

Date: 2/6/2017 9:50:00 PM

So very sad to witness someone suffering from anorexia. You did a great job with this poem.

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/7/2017 8:39:00 AM

Thanks so much Carol, I truly appreciate your comments on this subject, Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 2/6/2017 9:34:00 PM

So sad but true, Emile. I had an aunt that died from complications of anorexia in her twenties. She starved herself for over a decade. It's a difficult disease to understand...thanks for sharing. L&B, Rhonda

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/7/2017 8:38:00 AM

Thanks Rhonda, I appreciate your comments and personal input, Emile.