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[title] => Perfection
[time] => 2003-10-24 19:56:32
[hometext] => I know about this problem
[bodytext] => Looking at the magazine covers,
in the checkout line of the grocery store.
Thin, perfect movie stars, the latest diets
then recipes for the fattiest cakes and cookies
galore.
No wonder women struggle and strive
for the ideal face and body weight.
So they suffer in silence ,
as the try to binge and purge,
the image of themselves that they hate.
Maybe they think it is the only thing
that they have control over,
to be the perfect mother and wife.
They see the emaciated models
on the catwalk, but that red carpet,
and black tie world are simply not real life
Slowly, they transform into living skeletons
but the image they see is distorted
like a carnival funhouse mirror.
So they keep starving themselves
believing that to the ideal body
they are drawing nearer and nearer.
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Perfection
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POOBEAR
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Friday, 24th October 2003 @ 07:56:32 PM in AEST
Topic:
MiscPoems
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Looking at the magazine covers,
in the checkout line of the grocery store.
Thin, perfect movie stars, the latest diets
then recipes for the fattiest cakes and cookies
galore.
No wonder women struggle and strive
for the ideal face and body weight.
So they suffer in silence ,
as the try to binge and purge,
the image of themselves that they hate.
Maybe they think it is the only thing
that they have control over,
to be the perfect mother and wife.
They see the emaciated models
on the catwalk, but that red carpet,
and black tie world are simply not real life
Slowly, they transform into living skeletons
but the image they see is distorted
like a carnival funhouse mirror.
So they keep starving themselves
believing that to the ideal body
they are drawing nearer and nearer.
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POOBEAR
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2003-10-24 19:56:32]
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Re: Perfection
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by Philipa on
Friday, 24th October 2003 @ 08:50:43 PM AEST
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Only in a country where the majority of people are considered over weight can we also have this horrible vision of what beauty pretends to be. Good poem.
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Re: Perfection
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by 0o_Jelly_Bean_o0 on
Friday, 24th October 2003 @ 09:37:24 PM AEST
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Its a great piece of writing.. I can relate... I have had a b/l case of anorexia and bulimia for five years... also struggling with bipolar... i hear people say " oh i wish i could have a bit of anorexia so i could lose some weight " but if they only knew how much i wish i wasnt the way i am... it has consumed my mind for so long that i dont know if i lost my ana what i would do... if anyone reads this... take it from me, its not worth the pain and suffering you inflict on your body your mind and your soul, add on to all that the pain you put your family and friends through... be yourself because the true friends and family you have love you no matter what you look like... they see the real you... even if its hard for you to see it... they see it...
- stacy |
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Re: Perfection
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by Rain on
Friday, 24th October 2003 @ 10:34:08 PM AEST
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sadly true... very nice piece.. i like it.
~sara~ |
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Re: Perfection
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by lovingcritters on
Friday, 24th October 2003 @ 10:57:28 PM AEST
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Very good poem, and so timely for our day and age.
Everything thin, young, desirable, that's the rage.
But I try to imiate God. Isn't it interesting to know,
He doesn't even see your outside at all!
He's only interested in your heart.....your inner soul!
Big, Little, Tiny, Tall, and wide.
Has nothing to do with kind, loving, goodness, and what's really important insde!
lovingcritters
ConSue |
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Re: Perfection
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by Crow on
Saturday, 25th October 2003 @ 02:07:58 PM AEST
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| natural is the best I have ever laid my eyes on. good write Crow |
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Re: Perfection
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by jaeann on
Saturday, 25th October 2003 @ 10:16:15 PM AEST
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there are many of us whom wish we could see in the mirror what others' see.........or have someone in our lives (like crow) to tell us all the good stuff......but the bad is so much easier to believe..........and so we starve......we cut......or we lay on the cold steel table for alteration.............and then one day.......they wonder what's wrong with us......and why nothing ever satisfies..........if we could all just look in the mirror and be happy with what we see.......
awesome...inspiring write Poohbear!!!!!! |
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Re: Perfection
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by Wrybod on
Tuesday, 28th October 2003 @ 03:12:51 AM AEST
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PB, Boy have you caught the scene to perfection like the cameraman who is just in the right place at the right time to catch the epic moment. In his case it's luck but in your case it's perception and the ability you have with words.
I really detest the whole model/make-up/cosmetics scene but I do enjoy seeing
nicely turned out women around.
In the thirties a visit to the big city (Liverpool) was an unplesant experience, smoke laden atmosphere, dirt and grime. people hawking and spitting on the pavements, cigarette ends everywhere, dowdy clothes, all the
women over 30 seemed to be fat and slovenly
Horribly over made up with pancake make up to cover spotty complections.....................
What a contrast today. It's not all bad.
bob |
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