Eating Disorder Poetry

A Knot in My Stomach

A knot in my stomach
A tear in my eye
I can't sleep
I don't know why

Engulfed in sadness
I lay in bed
Haunted by thoughts
Spinning in my head

A reason to live
The strength to fight
I need these things
To get through this night

Teddy held tight
Blankets up to my chin
Turn the radio up
I won't give in

Slow deep breaths
Have no fear
In a few short hours
Morning will be here

Kim (5/99)

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