Gritting
and eyes rolling over her back
she strikes at the dirt beneath her swollen belly
"If only I was thinner, then all would be
better"
she doesn't notice the hands that are outstretched
to catch
Her journal echoes
and I desire to meet her half the way
before the descent,
and eyes rolling over her back
she strikes at the dirt beneath her swollen belly
"If only I was thinner, then all would be
better"
she doesn't notice the hands that are outstretched
to catch
Her journal echoes
and I desire to meet her half the way
before the descent,
Powerful!
ReplyDeleteditto sugah aa
ReplyDeleteCarol, If I'm reading this right, I think your own journey is the inspiration. Very moving.
ReplyDeletemp
Very moving, your readers will get the message.
ReplyDeleteI am bad at poems because my English language lacks proficiency, but this is how I understand and interpret it:
ReplyDeleteI think it is the woman in her saying that its alright to be the woman she sees physically. She woman she hates.
She wishes to meet herself half way and help her to be comfortable in her own skin before it's to late.
That is my take. I think this is powerful stuff. It this anywhere near to what the poem is suppose to mean... anyone?
Beautiful and heart breaking. Don't we all have that part of ourselves we want to help...
ReplyDeleteInteresting image as well.