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Mind Games

January 24, 2009
By Anonymous

Come into me, you pretty girl
And teach me what you do
I'll let you in to be a part
I want to be like you
Because when I look in the mirror
I don't like what I see
So come on in and take control
Be a part of me

Thank you, you perfect girl
You're helping me control
At least one thing when it seems all else
Is ruining my soul
Because when I look in the mirror
I don't like what I see
So come on in and help me more
Be a part of me

What's wrong today, you angry girl?
It seems no mattter what I do
You shake your head and tell me no
I try so hard to please you
Because when I look in the mirror
I think I look okay
You sigh and point out one more thing
Be a part of me. Stay

Stop screaming at me, you nasty girl
When I take just one more bite
You yell and roar and tear at my mind
Why now, do you fight?
Because when I look in the mirror
I want to like what i see
But I don't think I can do that with you
You've taken over me

Get away from me, you ugly girl
You've poisoned me head to toe
You've taken my body and heart and mind
How to get you out, I dont' know
Because when I look in the mirror
I'm scared and so alone
You'll be the death of me, my unwelcomed friend
Just leave. Why won't you go?


The author's comments:
This is about what was going on in my head when I was dealing with an eating disorder. It felt like I was battling a different side of myself, and it took a long time to get her out. She is still here sometimes.

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