by Brianny Carter

Created on: August 27, 2008

I was you once,

I wanted it off.

At least 20 pounds, and then 10 more

I was you once,

I hated that mirror.

I was too big; I was much too big...

I was you once,

They said I was skinny.

They didn't have to lie; they didn't have to lie for me...

I was you once,

I threw it all away.

I would not eat it; I refused to eat it...

I felt huge. I looked huge. I was huge...

There is nothing now,

But it was always just me.

I was always alone; I'll always be alone...

I don't do much now,

I lie still and alone.

I am a teenager forever, I'll be a teenager forever...

I am here now,

I rest in this stale place.

I was young; I was so very young...

I am all bones now.

I am finally thin enough.

I lie here forever; I'll be here forever...

They cry for me. They miss me. They don't understand...

But you understand.

You are like I was.

The next stale place can be yours; the next place is yours...

I was you once.

Will you be me?

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