If you have a problem with my shape
I am here to tell you my body is not your business.
If my body is not pleasing to your eye
You are more than welcome not to look,
Or you can just fuck off.
notes
For today’s poem think about transformation: physical, situational, or otherwise.
I have an assortment of health problems, and my appearance is quite far from the socially prescribed ideal. I tried to hate myself thin for 33 years. Fortunately, I discovered size acceptance and the principles of Health at Every Size.
These concepts helped me make peace with myself and encouraged me to take better care of the body I have rather than trying to force it to become something it will never be.
The attitudes society encourages towards larger people sicken me.
Do you really think you're helping anyone by shaming heavy people?
Or are you just looking for a scapegoat?
If you weren't able to hate on fat people with impunity, who would you hate?
~Ornery Owl Has Spoken~
Hangry Wyrm
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"No more starving ourselves, Owl! When's dinner?"
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"Right now, Hangry. Dig in!"
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