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The Image

Megan Schladetzky

Mirror Hand Portrait

There's this image that society has engraved in our brains

The Image  that we all try to obtain

Being able to hold a certain amount of weight

But as soon as you go over, down goes your rate

The stomach must be flat

But below the back, you must be fat

You want to lose fat that can jiggle

And as soon as the arms wiggle…

You must have no flaws

Having acne is like disobeying the law

Having any extra skin in an unwanted place is a disappointment

You might as well go make an appointment 

But don't forget that you have to be careful

When choosing your apparel 

You're trying to cover up when you wear baggy clothes

But wearing a bathing suit is disgusting because you are asking for a show

You have to gain muscle 

And you have to make sure to hustle

Going for seconds makes you look like a pig

When you are not fueling your body, they say, “At least you're not big.” 

You are asking for attention as soon as you let one tear fall

Because we are supposed to be put together, not wanting to curl up in a ball

Watching the “pretty girls” on the screen

Tearing up our insides, feeling like we don't want to be seen

Become the one boys like

Go ride a bike or go on a hike

Sitting at home feeling guilty

You would look better if you went for a run around the city

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