Eating Disorder Poetry

Lonely

surrounded by people
yet i am alone
they offer so much
but my hearts turned to stone

don't think i can love
i can barely live
and no one would love me
i have nothing to give

terrified of touch
just can't cry
won't share my secret
i'd rather die

so i'll keep it inside
hiding all i feel
my life is a facade
nothing here is real

how can i be lonely
with so many near
i'm locked inside myself
forever alone i fear

Kim (11/99)

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