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XxListen2theRainxX — Reflection of an Anorexic
Published: 2011-05-25 20:38:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 52626; Favourites: 2093; Downloads: 522
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Description Mirror Mirror,
On the wall
Who is the thinnest
One of all

Oh Reflection,
I know it's not me
I'm just too fat
And ugly

Mirror Mirror,
Long and tall
Who is the skinniest
One of all

Oh Reflection,
Stand up straight
Suck in your gut
Then I may not hate

Mirror Mirror,
Clear and bright
Please don't watch
As I starve tonight

Oh Reflection,
Disgusting and lifeless
Bordering obesity
Without another guess

Mirror Mirror,
Don't show me
Bent over, wishing
For what I can't be

Oh Reflection,
Go!  Disappear!
I'm stuck in this body
With food to fear

Mirror Mirror,
Broken and shattered
Don't stare at me
With this body battered

Oh Reflection,
With blood running
Down my curled fist
Stupid mirror, you had it coming!

.~`*♥*`~.XxListen2theRainxX.~`*♥*`~.
Comments: 899

jojo-123 [2017-07-04 21:33:28 +0000 UTC]

I love this! Amazing job!

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asdfghukl [2016-06-11 12:50:56 +0000 UTC]

I kinda want to write a song or draw a few pictures for this poem... Is it alright to post it onto my DeviantArt? I'll make sure to link to you! ^-^
This is very touching & although I can't directly relate, I can feel how it feels through the words! You are a true wordsmith

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to asdfghukl [2016-06-11 20:22:18 +0000 UTC]

Of course! Go for it! I love seeing drawings and songs. I look forward to seeing what you create.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate it.

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itzme332 [2014-11-27 20:43:17 +0000 UTC]

I had thought about going Anorexic.  I dropped the idea though.  its funny how when I look in  a mirror that's almost exactly what i'll say to myself. 

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to itzme332 [2014-12-02 20:23:47 +0000 UTC]

I'm happy to hear that you haven't gone through with it. And I'm sorry to hear that you think like this (though I'm glad my words were able to be relatable!). It's hard to have bad thoughts about yourself. Stay strong and optimistic!  

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itzme332 In reply to XxListen2theRainxX [2014-12-06 01:40:43 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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zoeythara [2013-02-08 00:11:16 +0000 UTC]

whoa..... so good this is great i love it.
my fav part was "I'm stuck in this body With food to fear" that was really good great work

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to zoeythara [2013-02-08 00:37:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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zoeythara In reply to XxListen2theRainxX [2013-02-08 15:48:53 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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rjcat17 [2013-01-12 20:37:59 +0000 UTC]

Those words are sooo true...im in a battle with ana right now..very nice work..

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Thelene [2012-12-19 22:59:33 +0000 UTC]

sad, but i kinda laughed. It's true, it had it coming! x'33

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EllieDusk [2012-12-18 18:22:19 +0000 UTC]

oh

Sad, but very very good writing.

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AlissaHill24 [2012-11-11 22:52:32 +0000 UTC]

story of my life....

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ilovellis [2012-11-05 01:48:58 +0000 UTC]

wow, this really relates to me

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to ilovellis [2012-11-06 23:12:37 +0000 UTC]

Does it? I'm sorry.

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ilovellis In reply to XxListen2theRainxX [2012-11-07 01:24:46 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, but don't be sorry I'm in in a happier state of mind now, you know what I mean?

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ilyaf45 [2012-10-25 22:34:35 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing...as someone who actually went through a battle with anorexia, I can relate completely to this...you really captured what its like...
Also, I thought I'd share...30 pounds gained later, and I'm looking great and feeling fantastic for anyone battling something, keep going, its worth the fight to come out on top!

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to ilyaf45 [2012-10-30 22:11:10 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry for the late reply. First of all thank you for the compliment. Second I'm glad your doing well with your battle and hope you continue doing so.

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Sarahlowe97 [2012-07-21 23:20:49 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing i love the emotion in this it is so powerful

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to Sarahlowe97 [2012-07-30 22:54:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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Katie-Venerelli [2012-07-20 05:36:40 +0000 UTC]

I've smashed so many mirrors, and this will go through my mind for the rest of them, thanks for the poem to sing aloud with it

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to Katie-Venerelli [2012-07-30 22:55:06 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you for the comment. I'm happy you like it.

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tobycow [2012-06-16 20:45:10 +0000 UTC]

That was amazing ; ~ ;

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Shining-Galaxy [2012-05-22 00:43:10 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that was amazing! Excellent job!!
Very emotive I believe

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QUIETbrent [2012-03-25 20:54:22 +0000 UTC]

Perfect ending to the poem. Doesn't just display anorexia, but a moment in time only the person who punched the mirror would understand. Very talented. Nothing can stop your talent.

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DR14 [2012-03-23 01:00:57 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! It was a little depressing, and Im far from an anorexic, so i can only kind of relate, but i could still feel all of the emotion!

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SerenityFyre13 [2012-03-19 05:20:55 +0000 UTC]

I have to say...you have it right..
I LOVE this poem..it's excellent. X3

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mynameiskassidi [2012-03-11 02:00:41 +0000 UTC]

i cant breathe now.

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to mynameiskassidi [2012-03-11 21:53:03 +0000 UTC]

Oh dear. Breathe!

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PirateHunter4ev [2012-03-07 23:50:53 +0000 UTC]

Wow....nothing I can say would make this any better I do feel bad for those who have/are suffering from any eating disorders

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to PirateHunter4ev [2012-03-11 21:52:39 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks.

Yeah me too.

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krstnpaul [2012-03-02 11:41:18 +0000 UTC]

nothing else to say but, this is life, wow.

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to krstnpaul [2012-03-04 16:43:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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krstnpaul In reply to XxListen2theRainxX [2012-03-16 07:48:22 +0000 UTC]

no need.

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novelist888 [2012-02-28 07:46:58 +0000 UTC]

Love your work!!!

This is my website [link] Check it out!!!

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to novelist888 [2012-03-04 16:44:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. ^^

Will do.

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OneiricOther [2012-02-22 10:29:47 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that is really good. really accurate and realistic too, like its not decorated with pretty metaphors, and yet its not raw.

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to OneiricOther [2012-03-04 16:44:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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Yuradex [2012-02-17 22:42:56 +0000 UTC]

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Mika-Ryoko [2012-02-02 03:01:41 +0000 UTC]

Your poem shows how anorexa (or any eating disorder) affects the mind.
I like the way you end it, it is rather ambigious as to if the reflection shattered the mirror to stop the disorder, or if it is to hide the truth from themself.

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to Mika-Ryoko [2012-02-07 17:00:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked the ending.

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Mika-Ryoko In reply to XxListen2theRainxX [2012-02-07 18:48:29 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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gogogryffindor [2012-01-26 20:37:39 +0000 UTC]

this is so beautiful, I hve suffered from anorexia, I (never thought I was fat) had a fgear of food and didn't enjoy eating.
People say it was my ballet diet, but I still do ballet and I am tttaly fine now I am so glad to be away from the dark stage of my life which was this and the cancer

I love this poem sooo much you have done a beautiful job

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to gogogryffindor [2012-01-28 20:44:36 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry you had to suffer through all of that. I'm glad you were able to overcome this, and I hope you overcame the cancer as well.

Thank you so much for the compliments. I appreciate it!

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gogogryffindor In reply to XxListen2theRainxX [2012-01-28 21:29:19 +0000 UTC]

oh yes, the anorexia was hard to recover from but the cancer happened from ages of 4 months - 2 1/2 years old so I don't really remember it, so be it I have horrible flashbacks but it's all gone now I still have to go for hospital visits for chest problems and minner eating disorders but I'm fine <3 thank you


your welcome, it was a very well done poem

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blackmilkshake [2011-12-28 22:51:50 +0000 UTC]

This is so good!

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to blackmilkshake [2011-12-30 00:40:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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samanthashaeadkins [2011-11-23 01:11:30 +0000 UTC]

omg. idk what to say. im bulimic, and i love this so much. ))

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XxListen2theRainxX In reply to samanthashaeadkins [2011-11-24 14:20:42 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you, I'm glad you like it.

Hope your bulimia goes away someday though

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CornerstoneOfDreams [2011-11-22 01:39:03 +0000 UTC]

It's frustrating when people tell you "you're pretty," "you're skinny," because you never feel like you are, and it only hurts more to hear people say what seem to be blatant lies. This poem really captures that dark emotion, the self-loathing and utter despair. I admire the ending most of all as it seems to be a small call to action, a sign that only you can defeat your inner demons-and you CAN do it! I love this piece so much, I apologize for not commenting sooner! It's been in my favorites for so long

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