Food!
We need it every day
How did I become compelled
in such a harmful way?
Mother and I became good friends
when I was just a tot;
she taught me things that brought me joy
and others that did not!
I remember all the fun
when summer rolled around
The Good Humor man came by
with his bell ringing sound
Mom would give me money
tell me of her choice
allowed me freedom with my pick
my humor gave me voice
Then there was the doughnut man
who came by twice a week
Mom would buy a box of those
then we could have a feast!
I was taught to comfort self
with food and sweets galore
now I struggle with my weight
and with so much more!
Words: K.Botka
1/27/09
Author notes
I'm a recovering Obsessive Compulsive Binge Eater. Food, just like anything else, can be an addition & since it's so readily available & not a drug is considered a lesser evil than others. An Obsessive Compulsive Food Addiction is and can be as devastating as any other addiction. Food used as a drug can kill & has! There's an epidemic of Overweight & Food Addiction in this country that is alarming & causes many serious illnesses & death as a result. Many don't take this seriously & they should. I do & have made many changes over the years [especially after my near death Traumatic Brain Injury] but my compulsion still plagues me & it's a daily struggle. I hope this poem shows some of the features that can come about to precipitate this illness. There are many other factors involved with personal physical/emotional/mental components of this illness which are too lengthy for one poem to include, but I hope some can identify & that others can commiserate & learn from my experience. Thanks for having this Contest. I haven't written about this before & it's just another piece of the puzzle I call my life!
Php 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Master is at hand.
6 Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto Elohim.
7 And the peace of YAH, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through The Christ Yahshua.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. {honest: or, venerable}
Ga 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance [self control]: against such there is no law.
24 And they that are The Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. {affections: or, passions}
2Pe 1:6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience righteousness;
A contest entry
- addiction by Viyanna Rosemarie.
1000 points, ended February 14, 22 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Drugs and Eating Disorders by Dlvvanzor.
410 points, ended April 25, 72 entries
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Comments
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Thank you for drawing some attention to binge eating! This is the first poem I've EVER come across about it! Great job.
Thanks for entering!
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FOOD IS AWSOME
I LOVE FOOD ILL SHOVE TO GET SOME FOOD IF I DONT GET IT ILL BE IN A BAD MOOD LOVELY YOU INSPIRED ME -
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Hee hee...
Did I make you hungry? 
Go eat! Thanks for reading...
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I really liked that. It reminded me of Binge eating as disease and food temptations to be the cause. It shows how innocently you can fall into something so dangerous that it can tear you apart in so many ways. It's dangerous emotionally socially and physically. I'm glad to hear your recovering and I needto do some recovering too haha. It sucks being a teenager because the high metabolism tends to keep you skinny no matter what you eat and then you develop habits that are dangerous with age. Anyways structurally the poem was decent. It was kinda bouncy and cute which shows innocence like i mentioned earlier. I really like it a lot.
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Thanks Max!
I was trying to keep this light & bouncy to bring attention to the feeling you have when you're in an addictive eating phase & don't even know it. Glad that someone so young can see the pitfalls of this type of quandary & hopefully you'll never have to deal with the aftermath of eating disorders, of which there are a few!
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ha ha ha most everyone here tells me that I act and speak a lot older than I am but in real life I talk like an average dummy. No one even knows I write ha ha
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Thanks for this poem. I have recently lost a lot of weight. Food was my last failing, my last great vice, the last thing that my determination and work ethic couldn't seem to tackle. I felt ridiculous, being an intelligent person who couldn't apply my vast knowledge to any effect. But now I am winning the battle--it is a daily battle--and I feel better about myself on so many levels! Thanks for sharing.
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Every one is addivted to food.
Yes Every one alive is addicted to food in one form or another, its just that some eat more of it than others................... Crazy but true. -
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Well...
some of us know when enough is enough & some don't & can never be filled! Thanks for reading & commenting!
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My grandmother bought from the Helms Bakery Truck ... if anyone had that then you know he carried lots of treats as well as bread. He had this one long drawer which when pulled out revealed dozens of freshly baked doughnuts ... some filled with lemon, others with cream or jelly. Covered with powdered sugar or glazed. Maple bars were my favorites ... gram would let us pick two things. I usually got a maple bar and a lemon filled.
Eating them so fast I don't remember if I even tasted them. That was the beginning of my pastry addiction
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It's so
easy to fall into the pit of eating as fun & for comfort! If families only knew the dangers of improper eating & poor nutrition we'd have a lot less illness in America today. The food and Medical Industries are killing us at a rapid rate! Ignorance is not bliss. Thanks for reading. The good thing to know is that addictions can be overcome. We can do all things through The Christ Who strengthens us! 
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Thanks for adding this poem to our group list, Kathleen!
I already commented on it. I'ts a bit hard to read on this background, though, especially the author's note. Are you able to embolden the type? -
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Thanks for the heads up!
When I posted this I was wondering about the font color! Made it black which should be easier on the eyes! 
I'm a free member here so I've no "special" perks! This is the best I could do sans changing the bckg! Trust this is OK! I so appreciate people telling me the truth as they see it! 
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Good Write
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TY!
When one has an addiction problem it's a day at a time job of overcoming. I'm no longer an Obsessive Compulsive Binge Eater, but I do still overeat & eat when I'm tried or bored! Once an addict ~ always needing to be on guard! Thanks for reading & commenting.
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This is a great write. Excellent flow.
Thank you for teaching us how harmful an addiction to food can be. America and the UK both have serious problems with obesity.
I can't say I can relate, however.
I wish you the best in recovering,
also, in the judging.
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Thanks Chelsey!
Food addiction is just like any other & one must live with it a day at a time. I am no longer an Obsessive Compulsive Binge Eater, but I am still a Food Addict & do still over eat. It will be a life long trial as it's connected to many of my illnesses. Father has blessed me in many ways through the knowledge I've been given & I've come a long way. Your wishes are welcome, as are your comments.
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I can so relate to this poem and your struggle! Like you, my Mom introduced food as comfort and fun. My Dad contributed by making life miserable for all of us much of the time, so food memories are my strongest, happiest memories. I am a food addict, and am finally trying to deal with it, cognitively learning new ways to reward myself, distract myself, and comfort myself. Fortunately, I've been working on my "computer addiction" with a therapist who specializes in recovery from addiction, so now he's working with me on this. He emphasizes looking forward, not backward - rehashing reasons "why" don't help much.
My addiction is seriously impacting my health at this point (I'm 53) so I need to deal with it.
Great poem!
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None of us
can afford to not deal with our addictive natures or the results they have on our body/mind!
Thanks for reading, your comment & all the best with your struggle.
Father has the answers to all things & is the True Healer!
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I can relate to this poem. I just learned that my cholesterol is high and I'm trying to change my eating habits.
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Blessings to you
and all the best with your behavior modification! Cholesterol can be controlled with diet alone. I know 'cause I did it! 
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thank you so very much for entering. so often we forget that it is not just drugs and alcohol people become addicted to. i wish you well in the judging. viyanna rosemarie
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Thanks
for holding this Contest & the other work you're involved in! 
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