Eating Disorder Poetry
Crossing the Bridge
Crossing the bridge
I've made it half way
It hasn't been easy
I struggle each day
But today I sat down
And I cling to the rope
I am out there alone
And somehow lost hope
So which way do I go
Is it forward or back
Or sit here and wait
For the strength that I lack
I want to run back
To my empty, dark place
Where I'm lonely, but safe
You can't see my face
But I've made it so far
If I run back and hide
Then I'll never know
What's on the other side
It's got to be better
After such a long fight
Behind me is darkness
Ahead I see light
So I'll slowly stand up
Hanging on to the rope
I'll look back with sadness
Then continue ahead with hope
Kim (12/99)
Copyright 1999 by Kim Martel
