Empty Spoon

Empty Spoon

A Poem by MandaBear
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I was inspired to write this after Lily Mae's poem Anorexic thoughts from a Bulimic heart. I hope you like mine :)

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Been sitting in this corner for some time now,
I don't have the will power to get out. 
I am running, running away so very fast,
Trying to get away from this hungry feeling.

I am like an empty spoon;
The more and more I try to eat, 
The less and less goes in my mouth.
I feel so fat inside.

What can I do?

I look in the mirror and see fat, 
Just another layer of blubbery.
I am never going to be a Kate moss, 
I'm never going to be Miss America. 

I am an empty spoon.
Nothing goes in 
Everything come out 
I am so fat inside 

I'm a full time overdose 
There are days I refuse to eat
Days I need to binge
While I watch my body unhinge 
 
Don't you worry
I'll be skinny soon enough
But, your eyes still cry for me
And your lips still frown

"No more food will go down"
Says my stomach 
In revolt with me throat 
As my soul begins to float 

I am an empty spoon 
I am so fat inside

© 2015 MandaBear


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clever title

Posted 12 Years Ago


Hard for people who feel different and try to fit in. The poem tells a sad story. Need strong parent to teach their children confident and to like themselves. A excellent poem. Make your point.
Coyote

Posted 12 Years Ago


yo!!! You are such a great poet.

Posted 12 Years Ago


very cool :) captured well the potential thoughts of a fat person, for obvius reasons i can easily relate to that xD

Posted 12 Years Ago


The empty spoon focus is genius! I love the imagery. You express yourself very well. Great write!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Very strong, rythmic write. Nicely done.

Posted 12 Years Ago


oh.... :( It's very intense... and good use of rhythm

Posted 12 Years Ago


An honest write. We must always remember to pray for people who struggle with things like this.

Posted 12 Years Ago


Oh, I love this and has a true message behind it :)

Posted 12 Years Ago



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Added on April 26, 2012
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