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Everyone stares,
Waiting for my next bite
I keep cutting it smaller
And smaller
Finally I got 24 pieces
I've been through this before
Stab on fork,
Why can't they just lock me away?
Slowly lift to mouth,
I keep reaching the danger zone
Open mouth,
I want to keep going down
Bite down and chew,
Maybe if I chew enough, the calories will disappear
Chew, chew, chew,
Only 23 bites to go
Swallow,
I wish I could go on
But I can't risk another bite
They should just lock me up

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MermaidmissyThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Mar. 29, 2011 at 9:54 am:
I really like your poem a whole lot. It really made me cry in a good way. I just to let you know, don't ever be ashamed of your self and always stay true to who you really are ok. But great job on it. I hope you write some more soon. :)
 
lifeisajourney This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. replied...
Mar. 29, 2011 at 3:23 pm :
thnx i haven't been on in forever but i really should get back to posting my stuff on here
 
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