I hear the voices
In my head;
the constant buzz,
I’ve come to dread.
What is truth?
What is a lie?
To silence them,
I must comply.
I hear the rules.
I must obey.
There’s no escape.
Here’s what they say:
Work hard,
eat your dinner.
Study hard,
you’ll be a winner.
Don’t question,
listen now.
Be the best,
take your bow.
Be good.
Stay in line.
Don’t think too much,
and you’ll be fine
Eat this.
Don’t eat that.
Count your calories.
Don’t get fat.
Don’t you worry
about the pain.
To be a beauty,
you must not gain.
You’re not a loser;
you’re a winner.
To stay that way,
you must be thinner.
I hear the voices
in my head.
They’ll go away,
if I am dead.
I won't listen
I won't give in
I'll love myself
And then I'll win.
~
©Knightwriter (Oct. 12, 2011)
