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Array ( [sid] => 56295 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => ~Behind The Weight~ [time] => 2004-07-15 15:32:26 [hometext] => [bodytext] => I try to imagine what life would be like if I were thin,
People would stop staring at me & take notice to the girl within.
The girl that is so full of life, the one waiting to be loved,
Wanting everything, but life just isn't enough.

As I stand before the mirror I take notice to my shape,
The endless pounds so seen, this is the girl I really hate.
Tired of wondering what ppl say, behind my shield there is a heart,
If I were as beautiful as all others, would you call me your sweetheart?

So fed up with being alone,
If only I was skinny I'd be liked,
If I was acknowledged as a person,
Then everything would be alright.

But no-one sees me, I'm invisible in their eyes,
There's so much more to me than this weight,
I wish you could see me when I cry.

I try to imagine what life would be like if I were thin,
People wouldn't care what's on the outside but more of what's within.
Cuz I don't think I can take it anymore, there's so much more to me than this,
There's feelings behind these sad eyes, a love you couldn't miss. [comments] => 6 [counter] => 166 [topic] => 32 [informant] => Rachelle [notes] => [ihome] => 0 [alanguage] => english [acomm] => 0 [haspoll] => 0 [pollID] => 0 [score] => 10 [ratings] => 2 [editpoem] => 1 [associated] => [topicname] => SadPoetry )

~Behind The Weight~

Contributed by Rachelle on Thursday, 15th July 2004 @ 03:32:26 PM in AEST
Topic: SadPoetry

I try to imagine what life would be like if I were thin,
People would stop staring at me & take notice to the girl within.
The girl that is so full of life, the one waiting to be loved,
Wanting everything, but life just isn't enough.

As I stand before the mirror I take notice to my shape,
The endless pounds so seen, this is the girl I really hate.
Tired of wondering what ppl say, behind my shield there is a heart,
If I were as beautiful as all others, would you call me your sweetheart?

So fed up with being alone,
If only I was skinny I'd be liked,
If I was acknowledged as a person,
Then everything would be alright.

But no-one sees me, I'm invisible in their eyes,
There's so much more to me than this weight,
I wish you could see me when I cry.

I try to imagine what life would be like if I were thin,
People wouldn't care what's on the outside but more of what's within.
Cuz I don't think I can take it anymore, there's so much more to me than this,
There's feelings behind these sad eyes, a love you couldn't miss.

Copyright © Rachelle ... [ 2004-07-15 15:32:26]
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Re: ~Behind The Weight~ (User Rating: 1 )
by pixie on Thursday, 15th July 2004 @ 04:27:27 PM AEST
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you are beuatiful, your words show this..... this poem shows a sign of strength, I have always hated the way I look, I am beginning to accept myself more now I have love. I hope thta one day you can do the same, great write, keep em coming.. and remember you ARE beautiful
takecare,

pixie xx

Re: ~Behind The Weight~ (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Thursday, 15th July 2004 @ 04:43:41 PM AEST
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True sentiments. I'm battling it too. There *are* nice people out there who care about more than thinness.

Re: ~Behind The Weight~ (User Rating: 1 )
by RavenShadows on Thursday, 15th July 2004 @ 05:00:34 PM AEST
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I can completely feel what you are going through. I have been through the same thing. I had to go drastic and have surgery last year to reduce my weight (which isnt something that I tell alot of people) but anyways, I have to say, I've lost alot of weight, not enough to be my "dream" or "ideal" weight but, I have found that happiness has to come from within and no matter what you weigh, nothing will change unless you change the inside first.

Re: ~Behind The Weight~ (User Rating: 1 )
by Rissa on Thursday, 15th July 2004 @ 05:09:05 PM AEST
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There're so many things I want to say about this poem, but I can't really put them into words, except, I know how you feel, and you'll find someone out there that cares about you despite everything. I did, and knowing that he loves me even though I'm not perfect in that aspect makes me love him all the more.

Re: ~Behind The Weight~ (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Friday, 16th July 2004 @ 09:15:31 AM AEST
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difficult subject to tackle- nice job. Remember that you are beautiful - it shows in your words.

Re: ~Behind The Weight~ (User Rating: 1 )
by Silent-No-More on Thursday, 29th July 2004 @ 05:49:35 PM AEST
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I absolutely applaud you... this was a difficult, painful write for you, I'm sure - but you did a remarkable job and, obviously (per the comments here) many can relate.

There is someone waiting to call you sweetheart, Rachelle. Trust time, trust fate, trust yourself - you are stronger than you know. And you are beautiful - you've shown us that.

*hugs*
SNM

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