Poetic Girls

“Living with Pounds”

Battling this disease
A disease of eating much
What am I to do
What will I have for lunch?

It’s consuming my every thought
My every move and desire
I cannot even take a walk
Without even getting tired

I know it’s not healthy
To be the way I am
Everyone tries to help
But no one understands

Being fat hurts your soul
Depressed and low self esteem
Are things I have to live with
Can’t forget the problem with the beans

One day I hope all will be well
With who I am and where I stand
And the sound of wedding bells

Written By: Tina Silva

“Feeling Ill”

Feeling ill
And in bed
Took one pill
To calm my head

All these thoughts
Pictures and words
Are unfocused
And so absurd

Flashes of light
And corners with dark
Come and go
But leave their mark

My mind is wandering
Across the earth
Over the hills
And beneath the dirt

Way up high
And way down low
To my head
And to my toes

Close my eyes
And try to sleep
Into the dream world
My mind goes deep

Written By: Tina Silva