The Skinny Game

Anorexia is a hell of a disease.

This filthy pig, I know what to do

I’ll trick her, make her think she grew

She’s not that big, but she sure isn’t small

Let’s see if I can win it all

First I’ll get inside her head

I’ll whisper thoughts and words unsaid

I make her think she’s much too fat

And my girl will just have none of that

Next I give her a fiery heart

To slowly pick her brain apart

I’ll give  reward, a few pounds lost

But this small fortune has a higher cost

Her few pounds shed will become much more

But she’s come too far, so she will ignore

So she gets even worse, my special treat

To slowly gain her true defeat

Soon she’s so thin, people will start to fear

She says she’s better, a whole new year!

But I like to hide, my favorite game

So I can creep back into her guilt and shame

We’re again together, and I watch her fall back

And my plan stays on its perfect track

So addicted, she mistakes me as friend

As I wait and watch her life to end.

She struggles once more, a worthless crawl

But she’s so weak I can take it all

I finish her off, a sorry sin

Thanks for playing, but I think I win.

Reviews

[Ravyne Hawke]

I understand the agony of this game. I was bulimic as a teenager. It is a very cruel game and your head really does tell you so many lies which you mistake for the mirror lying. I love the personification of anorexia. Wonderful images and great flow.

[Alyssa]

Thanks so much! I tried to make it seem like the person you become during anorexia isn't even you anymore. Glad that your healthier now!

[Ravyne Hawke]

You did a great job! and thanks.

[DaughterofHonor]

Amazing analogy.
Definitely love the last two lines, You closed it very nicely.
Keep up the good work.

[Alyssa]

Thanks! Always appreciate reviews!

[Lina Grey]

I remember being anorexic...well, sort of anorexic. i believe you've described the sensation perfectly well, and I like how you personified it, like someone playing a game, a con. great job with this one, aye.

[Alyssa]

thanks!

[Lina Grey]

:)

[Blue Belle]

I love your poem. Eating disorders or any mental illness can be a game. Great job! Take Care! Stay Strong! :)

[Alyssa]

Thanks so much!