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Anorexia

Repulsive hands,

    trace the cracks in the glass.
So delicate, and fragile,
  the opposite

  of the figure gazing at them.


Horrified by the mirror,
I pray,

to be just one pound lighter.
              Knowing deep down,

           it will never be enough.


My empty lungs
scream,

for release from this self-constriction,


                   and I shed a tear,
           for this cycle is vicious.

Author notes

60 words. Pic prompt.
Credit: http://slshimerdla.deviantart.com/art/Shattered-9021139

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  • protostar
    February 28

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    Love the imagery and emotion in this piece.

    Thankyou for entering and best of luck.

    Keira Ashley

  • sailor ptolema
    May 30, 2008

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    wow, this has such deep pain, and its a terribly sad reality for many girls who struggle with their self image..well done, trophy deserved, and you do the picture justice!

  • Rclane gold member
    May 29, 2008

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    Very deep thought behind this to guide your pen with strong emotion and pain carried to the reader...well done. All the best


  • perfectsunset gold member
    May 28, 2008

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    Pff and you think this wasn't good... you're CRAZY! This was so beautiful, and emotionally deep as you have thought of something I wouldn't have even thought of for this picture. You really took it to a new level, and brought awareness to this type of problem.. expressing it in such an honest way..

    Amazing write hun & you better keep it!!!
    Good luck in the contest

  • kiwigirljacks
    May 28, 2008

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    Ahhh sis... we know this hell well... you have penned this perfectly.. it's gripping and sad! Awesome job!


  • xCandieKissesx
    May 28, 2008

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    WOW! This was so compelling and sad.
    I love the use of metaphor and imagery, It was like icing on the cake!
    Stellar job!
    Good luck!

    + Jackie
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