Learning How To Deal Poem by SARAH A. STRUSZCZYK

I listen to the beating of my heart
I hear the laughter and the tears
I end what never gets a start
And this is added within my fears
Work, always goes undone
Never finish what I set out to do
Don’t really open up to anyone
I hid myself from the world and you
Allow me to take this moment
Believe within myself
Hold it for as long as possible
Bring back my happier self
Food has taken control of me
I would live to eat instead of eat to live
And because of this I’m standing here
With nothing but heartache to give
Reaching out for someone
Reaching out for hope
Turning away on what’s important
Instead of dealing how to cope

August 29,2006