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November 23, 2008
By sarah.s SILVER, Attleboro, Massachusetts
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sarah.s SILVER, Attleboro, Massachusetts
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"Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect; it means you're capable of looking beyond the imperfections." --Anonymous

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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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Deverie♥ SILVER said...
on Nov. 11 2009 at 1:48 pm
Deverie♥ SILVER, Carthage, Illinois
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I will seriously kick your butt....verbally.

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Auh-Maziing! That awesome..it truely is!
:)Corynn! BRONZE said...
on Nov. 11 2009 at 1:47 pm
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I loved this poem! :)
Sharp SILVER said...
on Nov. 11 2009 at 1:27 pm
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good poem. it says alot.
ihunt BRONZE said...
on Nov. 11 2009 at 1:23 pm
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oh hey nice poem it was great. nice job getting it number 1.
pheasant BRONZE said...
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great poem
sammiieeeeee BRONZE said...
on Nov. 11 2009 at 1:04 pm
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great poemm !! :)

can anyone read mine. i would love feedback.. pleasee.

&& keep writing its wonderful !!!
Dandelion PLATINUM said...
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Whoa! This is beautiful. Every woman comes in different shapes and sizes, some will weigh more, and some will weigh less. For the majority of us who weigh more, guys like curves!
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I can tell how much you put into this. The emotions are very strong and clear. I want to say how hard it can be for a writer to be able to word their emotions in the exact way they feel and how hard it is to write so little but mean so much, just like you did. You only wrote so much, but the meaning and the emotions that this little poem gives off is very powerful and very beautiful. You are a GREAT writer and I believe you're going to go far in life with writing.

Ps: I'm offically your #1 fan ;)
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I really loved this poem!! good job i hope that you can write some more!!
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This poem has great flow and insight.

I really enjoyed it.

Lovely poem darling =]

-Please check out the works that I have posted on here it would be highly appreciated and I think you would greatly enjoy them, Thankk youz-

XxThe Whole Time You Were Talking I Didnt Hear A Single Word You Said B/C Th3 Whole Time You Were Talking I Was Picturing You DeadXx
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This piece is unbelievably inspiring. Raw. Gripping. It paints a vivid picture. It's... stunning, really. Fantastic job.
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OMG! Keep spreading the word!
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sarah.s SILVER said...
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Thank you all so so so much!! I hope you may find comfort and support in my words. :)
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oh my lord D: this is amazzzzzingggg!
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Wow. This was amazing! I write the same style of poetry you do. Keep on writing! =P
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beautifull......very amazing piece
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love the message, and the style.

awesome piece!

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