Bulimia Poems
The Mirror Says No
by Megan Nguyen
Am I beautiful?
Your daughter asks.
Her birthday was two days ago,
Six candles on top of
Sugary pink frosting.
She grinned then, with
The sun in her eyes,
Because nothing else mattered,
......
another bulimic princess
by Bogdan Dragos
mashed potatoes
poached eggs
beans
and some homemade garlic sauce
but no meat for the
princess's sensitive stomach
"I'm full," she said
"No, you are not," said mother. "Eat up. Finish
......
Control
by Alana Alpres
Every morning I rise
And brew a cup of coffee.
The beans are freshly ground,
Bubbling on the stove,
I plan each and every task.
Proud of the collection
That I have curated
Of beans from near and far.
But as I take a sip,
......
The Mirror Says No
by Megan Nguyen
Am I beautiful?
Your daughter asks.
Her birthday was two days ago,
Six candles on top of
Sugary pink frosting.
She grinned then, with
The sun in her eyes,
Because nothing else mattered,
......
Control
by Alana Alpres
Every morning I rise
And brew a cup of coffee.
The beans are freshly ground,
Bubbling on the stove,
I plan each and every task.
Proud of the collection
That I have curated
Of beans from near and far.
But as I take a sip,
......
another bulimic princess
by Bogdan Dragos
mashed potatoes
poached eggs
beans
and some homemade garlic sauce
but no meat for the
princess's sensitive stomach
"I'm full," she said
"No, you are not," said mother. "Eat up. Finish
......
