Self-Inflicted

Congrats on your win my lovely friend,bl

Hi Andrea. Congrats on your placement in the contest!!! ;-)

A very deep tanka, Andrea. Anorexia is really a cry for help from a lost soul.

Andrea, Congrats on your "Self-Inflicted" Win..... LINDA

Deep meaningful write.

This is a powerful piece which has an important message Andrea. Excellent! #7

Ooh this is haunting.

U really hv power of words Andrea.. Gl in contest!

Sometimes the mind warps our views...powerful write

A sad truth which the person really has no control of...it's great to know there are now ways to address this issue. Wonderful tanka, Andie.

I can identify. I was a fat kid and told so by my brother and others. The image is slow to leave. Though your measurements are good to great, you still see yourself as fat This is damaging to social relations. I will try to stay in touch. A big hug, daver

I quickly rushed to this poem because it seems so familiar with one I composed today (The Title only) and I am not disappointed at all. Great lines, beautiful craft and an outstanding 7

Andrea, you have captured within a few words the devastation of a condition so deadly, many suffer with this body image problem, excellent poem, best of luck in the contest ~

Powerful write. Thought provoking words.

great title and perfect description of a sad disease...

Sad to see someone with anorexia nervosa..Great way to express the illness..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Profound, dear Andrea! You remind me ...your name is Greek! Excellent writing!

Wow, this is perfect for the contest Andrea..Good luck it will be on the winners list girly :) *smiles* -luloo

- It is terrible to see ..... and really painful for themselves - A sad topic, well written Andrea - Luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anorexia is a terrible illness indeed, and so hard to fight those voices that keep telling the persona , He /She is fat.. An excellent tanka dear Andrea.

This poem tells an all - too - common sad tale. I noticed you were careful in your use of syllables for this tanka. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

I agree very dark and I love the last sentence makes it as if there is no way out of whatever it is if that makes any sense, Thank you I enjoyed it very much!