lovingmyself
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I first learned what it was like to be a woman
When I was 10
And the men who were supposed to be my mentors
My teachers
My figures
My preacher
Thankful is a beautiful thing its a word that describe delightfulI'm thankful for being aliveThankful for beating scholiosisThankful for being brave
my heart runs fast
but the bile in my throat deepens
you make me sick to my stomach
and my stomach sick to it’s stomach
your laugh resonates in my head
My name is Elandra Rene
From the distant planet of Chicago
Right here on Southside
Don’t call my home, “Chiraq”…
“Chi-Town”, “Chi-City”, or “The Windy City” will do just fine.
When I look in a mirror,
I don't see that girl in the movies,
the beauty all the guys are after,
or even the nerd, hiding a banging body
and gorgeous eyes behind wire-rimmed glasses,
Fat
Skinny
Tall
Short
Your weight must reflect who you are
Don’t wear this if you are fat
Don’t go to the gym if you are skinny
Eat healthy
But not to healthy
