The following poem could trigger someone who has struggled with an eating disorder. Please read with caution and stay safe!!! If you or someone else you know is struggling with an eating disorder The Recovery Village has a toll free hotline to call 855-900-6553. There are also other hotline phone numbers that can be found online as well as other outlets. There are also different support groups you can find based on your location.

i'd swallow 500 pounds of sand

just to appeal

to society's expectations

of false recovery.

i'll find the nearest sandbox

whenever you're not looking,

and purge every fucking grain

of sand until

my teeth rot and my throat bleeds.