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Pledge MAG
November 23, 2008
From this point forward
I will not stand
to be unhappy
any longer.
I will not stand
to be broken down,
broken apart,
broken-hearted.
From this point forward
my success does not depend
on my waistline
and my strength does not depend
on my weakness.
My biggest fear is not
the nutrition label.
From this point forward
I will not worry those
who love me.
I will not look at those
with hip bones
and rib cages
and be jealous.
I will not be afraid
to eat the birthday cake
you made me.
I will not measure
every morsel as if
any more would make
it poison.
From this point forward
food is not my enemy
and Ana is not my friend.
Size zero is not beautiful
and 90 pounds is not ideal.
I am no longer
enslaved by my scale
and it is not an awful day
when I weigh enough
to donate blood.
From this point forward
the only things coming
out of my mouth will be
words.
I will no longer be called
Disgraceful,
Disgusting,
Distasteful.
From this point forward
I am
Inspired,
Indestructable,
Independent.
© Betty L., Fremont, CA
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VoiceOfStars BRONZE said...
on Sep. 28 2009 at 8:11 pm
Absolutely fantastic.
Teiralovessugar SILVER said...
on Sep. 28 2009 at 5:16 pm
You are so right. I love your poem.
20hiscaiti09 GOLD said...
on Sep. 28 2009 at 4:59 pm
more young girls should think like this
ZebraWithoutStripes ELITE said...
on Sep. 28 2009 at 4:23 pm
yess! this is what i want to be! thank you for writing it down! you are an amazing writer and you just made my day :D
dylonmichael GOLD said...
on Sep. 28 2009 at 2:00 pm
good for you i love the poem
jmc.13 said...
on Sep. 28 2009 at 8:15 am
Fantastic job. I loved it, and I think everyone can relate. The writing style was genius, it captured the point beautifully.
Great work!
Great work!
EscapetheFate123 BRONZE said...
on Sep. 28 2009 at 6:56 am
Wow... I mean Wow!!!
Thats brilliant!
It is so true, I love it.
Keep going!
x
Thats brilliant!
It is so true, I love it.
Keep going!
x
monica93 said...
on Sep. 25 2009 at 8:52 pm
i love this poem i need to start thinking that myself
BannedGeekII SILVER said...
on Aug. 30 2009 at 12:54 am
Amazing poem. I am inspired. So very unique.
Sydney_UNICEF GOLD said...
on Aug. 28 2009 at 9:37 pm
This is incredible. I feel as if I whisper these words to myself every day when I look in the mirror, and you have captured it perfecly. Very nice work.
Kelly M said...
on Jun. 23 2009 at 8:17 pm
“Pledge†by Sarah is a poem that describes how every girl feels. I personally am not struggling with anorexia, but I know girls who are. Even though I don’t have an eating disorder, that doesn’t mean I like how I look. Many girls probably feel the same way. I don’t know anyone who loves everything about themselves.
This poem really describes the way many girls think, which is why I love it. I too will make a pledge not to envy others’ looks, but to be happy I’m me and no one else.
I think this poem is very inspiring because it will make many girls take steps as Sarah did and pledge to like themselves for who they are. It takes a strong person to write about how she feels and actually listen to her own advice. Sarah has a plan that would work for anyone. It isn’t just a poem; it is a piece that could save lives.
This poem really describes the way many girls think, which is why I love it. I too will make a pledge not to envy others’ looks, but to be happy I’m me and no one else.
I think this poem is very inspiring because it will make many girls take steps as Sarah did and pledge to like themselves for who they are. It takes a strong person to write about how she feels and actually listen to her own advice. Sarah has a plan that would work for anyone. It isn’t just a poem; it is a piece that could save lives.
rachelmueller GOLD said...
on Jun. 1 2009 at 5:04 pm
this poem shows great courage for someone to over come a situation such as that and to share it with the grace and beauty you did is truely amazing
I love the subject matter. Be defiant of society's boundaries and don't ever let people make you into something you aren't.
The writing has a good rhythm to it, but there are still improvements to be made...I think you could maybe use some other adjectives at the end there, but I like how you give the message. Inspiring.
The writing has a good rhythm to it, but there are still improvements to be made...I think you could maybe use some other adjectives at the end there, but I like how you give the message. Inspiring.
Zoe Chambers SILVER said...
on May. 26 2009 at 2:49 am
Keep writing check peoms out by zoe c in wa
Twilightnme SILVER said...
on May. 17 2009 at 10:13 pm
I am touched. Keep standing strong... live life your way! Have fun...
jlacey said...
on May. 15 2009 at 5:34 pm
I agree with the "you go girl" comments. This poem is written very well. I love it.
AndThisIsReal PLATINUM said...
on May. 5 2009 at 2:47 pm
This was awesome.
I have always been a tiny girl, and belive it or not, you do get crude comments sometimes for being skinny.
A fast metabolism runs in my family, and some people will say otherwise.
So I might not fully understand, but regardless I believe...Beauty comes in all shapes, and sizes, and colors, and perspectives.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I bet if I knew you I'd think you were beautiful just the way you are, don't change to please anyone but yourself.
And keep being inspirational.
I have always been a tiny girl, and belive it or not, you do get crude comments sometimes for being skinny.
A fast metabolism runs in my family, and some people will say otherwise.
So I might not fully understand, but regardless I believe...Beauty comes in all shapes, and sizes, and colors, and perspectives.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I bet if I knew you I'd think you were beautiful just the way you are, don't change to please anyone but yourself.
And keep being inspirational.
this was amazing! I really liked it - I can't really think of anything bad about it - which I can usually do cuz I am a big critique
I don't think I can write something that good, but help me critique mine! TeenInk.com/search.php?raw=raw
I don't think I can write something that good, but help me critique mine! TeenInk.com/search.php?raw=raw
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Favorite Quote:
"I want a life that sizzles and pops and makes me laugh out loud. I want my everyday to make God belly laugh, glad that he gave life to someone who loves the gift, who will use it up and wring it out and drag it around like a favorite sweater." -SN
but you worded it better. :]