Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Body Image Mismatch - One-Shot Wednesday

I look in the mirror
Yet who do I see
An image stares back
Is that really me?

I look back again
The apple I see
Is round like a pear
Is that really me?

I watch what I eat
Yet no change do I see
Nothing seems to be working
Is that really me?

Drastic turn I will take
So others don’t see
Binge and/or purge yet
Is that really me?

Others say I am Skinny
It’s not what I see
What I see is fat
Is that really me?


© Lisa Northrup ~ 3/22/2011
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20 comments:

  1. Brian MillerMarch 22, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    mmm...society has so screwed up what hte body image should be...and it is hard seeing those already skinny that think they are fat...nice write though on a challenging issue...

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  2. dustusMarch 22, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Agree with Brian on both accounts—1)society's insistence in perpetuating unhealthy ideals of body image is messed up and 2)the fact that your poem is a nice write.

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  3. LisaMarch 22, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    For the record this is a fictional write for me yet it is a difficult situation that I think unfortunately faces many people. I felt compelled to write this.

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  4. CMMarch 22, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I can relate somewhat. I never binged/purged, yet I was really thin before I got married and had kids. But I always thought I was fat, no matter what anyone said or what the mirror showed. It's sad that so many young women struggle with this. You wrote about it so eloquently, but without judgement. I was surprised to see your comment about this being fiction. You really got into the head of someone suffering in this way.

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  5. knot eyeMarch 23, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    smash the mirror

    Peace, hp

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  6. ElaineMarch 23, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    That is a clever and current piece of writing. A fantastic take on a sad subject. Well done!

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  7. gautami tripathyMarch 23, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    You did well writing about something which is so sad.

    the beast demands

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  8. James Christopher SheppardMarch 23, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Good write- and so true for so many of us. *hugs*

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  9. BelindaMarch 23, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Oh yes. It is so hard to believe how distorted one's self/body-image can be. Great one shot.

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  10. AmyMarch 23, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    You really captured the struggle faced by so many. It is so sad that many feel that way. Beautifully written!

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  11. Helena WhiteMarch 23, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Yes! Ten years ago I thought I was overweight, now I wish I weighted that now! lol! Enjoyed your write.

    ♥ ஆεlεɳa ~.^

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  12. Shashidhar SharmaMarch 24, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Dear Lisa

    It's the perception that you see... of what others say is beauty.... but what really is no one can say but only feel... world around us is an illusion ... the only reality is what is within.. see that and its always beautiful.
    I enjoyed your beautiful verse...



    ॐ नमः शिवाय
    Om Namah Shivaya
    http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/03/whispers-seed-and-senseless-living.html
    At Twitter @VerseEveryDay

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  13. ChristineMarch 24, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Great photo to go with the words. Had to look twice.

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  14. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    The image was really well matched with this piece. It speaks of something that I wish was more openly addressed, you serve the topic with great honor here. Beautiful write ~ Rose

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  15. JingleMay 24, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    beautiful,

    Thanks for linking..
    :)

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  16. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    The image works perfectly with the poem - incredibly well written. I find I can't write about things I'm not experiencing, but you've done a fantastic job.

    Body image has always caused problems in my life, as it does for many people. It's a shame we can't just accept ourselves for who we are.

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  17. vinodMay 24, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Nice one! But always lookinto the mirror inside you :)

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  18. The PoetMay 25, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I am glad this is fictional and not something you are having to go through.

    Accepting one's body image can be challenging when society dictates we should look a certain way.

    Well done, Lisa!

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  19. MeiroMay 25, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Lovely, great work.
    All bless

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  20. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Powerful. I know the body dysmorphia part but not the self-destructive execution. Psychologically I tear myself apart. Great job and no one is their disease. I don't consider myself Epilepsy.

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