My Own Worst Enemy

Battled the mirror since the age of eight.
This on going war inside me I hate.
We all act like its a sin.
I have a slim chance to win.
Today the fight starts to lose weight.

**By Chris Matt
**”Me Against Myself Contest.”
**June 28, 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Lacey Avatar
June 29, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Good that you can take a chance and lose weight! :)
Brown Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry with us today Chris. It was a pleasure to read. Wishing you the best in the contest. Have a wonderful inspiration filled day my friend. Love, Carol
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