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Waiting for the Perfect Weight

November 13, 2014
By DarknessFalls PLATINUM, Alhambra, California
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Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. -Edgar Allan Poe

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Oh how she longed to be thin,
People wanting her to be perfect,
Waiting for her work to take effect,
She thought eating was a sin,
All the emotional distress you put her in,
Her weight made her a social reject,
Her mind began to deflect-
And she thought she could win.
If only she could gain some weight,
Her outer beauty would show,
Why can’t she have curves?
She seems really great,
But her self-confidence is low.
And people’s words only get to her nerves.

© Carolyn K., White Plains, NY

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DarknessFalls PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 18 2014 at 7:54 pm
DarknessFalls PLATINUM, Alhambra, California
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Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. -Edgar Allan Poe

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Thanks hun! I wasnt sure if people you understand the point of this, but I'm glad you did! Your feedbackis greatly appreciated, thank you :)
Princess.Renda GOLD said...
on Nov. 18 2014 at 12:42 pm
Princess.Renda GOLD, Travelers Rest, South Carolina
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Babe, you're writing is so powerful!! I absolutly love reading your work. This sonnet I feel really shows how serious and real this peticular thing is. I just completly forgot the word for it, sorry lol. But really, like I said before, you have real talent. I really wish I could write like you darlin! You can really use your talent to change the way people think and how they see things. You're amazing :) Thank you for sharing this!! Keep writing, babe :)