Kelly’s Poem
Exercising
I am straining my body and pushing it to the limit.
My body is screaming at me, but I don’t care.
My body is full of endorphins that I crave.
Other people are telling me I am treating my body unfair.
I can’t slow down and breathe for even a minute.
To let my muscles take a break and rest.
But I push on through the sweat and pain,
I must do my absolute best.
I’m left with nothing but a heap of fears,
I must lose the weight no matter what it takes.
I long to have the strength to love my body,
But to give up completely would be a mistake.
I want to kind and gentle with myself,
but all that comes out is hate.
I want to step back and look at it for what it is,
But it’s an image in my mind that I create.
Will there ever be an answer?
Will I ever be satisfied with myself?
That would be my only wish,
To hope for freedom, I am compelled.
Kelly
Exercising
I am straining my body and pushing it to the limit.
My body is screaming at me, but I don’t care.
My body is full of endorphins that I crave.
Other people are telling me I am treating my body unfair.
I can’t slow down and breathe for even a minute.
To let my muscles take a break and rest.
But I push on through the sweat and pain,
I must do my absolute best.
I’m left with nothing but a heap of fears,
I must lose the weight no matter what it takes.
I long to have the strength to love my body,
But to give up completely would be a mistake.
I want to kind and gentle with myself,
but all that comes out is hate.
I want to step back and look at it for what it is,
But it’s an image in my mind that I create.
Will there ever be an answer?
Will I ever be satisfied with myself?
That would be my only wish,
To hope for freedom, I am compelled.
Kelly
Kelly Dawn 
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