Floored
Some like a hearty breakfast, others just a roll
You need fuel in your furnace to face life's rigours
Yet some agonise over their self-image
Wayward minds obsessing about their figures
I'm not surprised you keep fainting
I've told you till I'm blue in the face
Cottage cheese and a slice of Ryvita
Leaves you reeling all over the place
You staggered and all but fainted at our neighbours
Mrs Brown got out the brandy and proposed you rested
We discussed how thin you'd got, she's a former nurse
She said we needed help, therapy was what she suggested
I'm not surprised you keep fainting
I've told you till I'm blue in the face
Cottage cheese and a slice of Ryvita
Leaves you reeling all over the place
At least we can talk about it now, you're not brooding and quiet
Empathy love and understanding are a regular part of your diet
I'm not surprised you kept fainting
I'd told you till I was blue in the face
Cottage cheese and a slice of Ryvita
Left you reeling all over the place
Maria Elena
Fri 31st Jul 2020 14:09
Eating disorders affect males and females but I am presuming your poem is referring to a girl.
I know, from having eating disorders in the past, how it makes you feel inside. Social media is all about LIKES and how many FOLLOWERS you have. I think if we could begin to like WHO WE ARE we would be so much happier. Instagram is full of selfies-depending on who you follow. We are BORN DIFFERENT but STRIVE TO BE THE SAME.