Anorexia the Impostor

Sneaky
Deceitful
Calculating and cruel
It poses as your friend
Offering comfort 
Strength
A sense of achievement.

It isolates 
Jealously guarding the relationship
Until it infiltrates 
Every cell of your being
And claims you 
As its own.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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George   Avatar
February 15, 2009 at 3:04 AM
Dear Joanne, I still have your certificate here re: your win in my personification contest back in June. As yet I have not received a mailing address from you. If you would like your certificate mailed to you, please email your address to me [email protected]. Love and peace Elaine George (Lainie)
George   Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Dear Joanne, This wonderful example of personification has won an hoborable mention in my contest. CONGRATULATIONS! Please send your mailing address to: [email protected] and I will forward your certificate of poetic excellence from MemorElaine Publishing House. Love and best wishes. Lainie
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August 15, 2008 at 7:25 AM
Congratulations Joanne on your Honorable Mention in Elaine's Personification contest. A difficult battle to fight. Well written. Love, Shar
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