Friday, September 5, 2014

Battle Scars



Brittle bones peeking through thin skin.
Blue veins, visible just under the surface
Of the cracked, dull membrane,
Pump life to and from a hateful heart
Spreading self-loathing deeper into every cell.

A lifestyle meticulously planned.
Every meal portioned, downsized.
Workouts designed to break the body
Yet build mental fortitude with each
Jerky click of the second hand.

A smile parts the lips when the scale
Rewards sacrifices with shredded pounds.

They diagnose this as a mental disease,
But really this is war. 






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