they care until you've gained the weight
then they assume you're better
you're fighting a beast
keeping you
on a tether
You fight
but then
it slashes you on the throat
down you fall
writhing
succumbed to fear and helplessness
stranded on a rock
time goes on
drowning is slow
lose the weight
You worked to gain
then they'll care again
you were supposed to be better
now you're expected to fail
at least they care
who needs happiness
cause they'll stop caring
once you're better
YOU ARE READING
They care until
Poetrya poem about a constant struggle with eating disorders and body image
