The Facts of Life
I love board games, like the game of LIFE
When I was younger, maybe eight or nine
I felt like the future was in my hands
All these important life choices were all mine
I would get hired at my dream job and save up money
Graduate from college, and buy my very own house
In a shiny new car, that I got to choose
I traveled the rood with my children and spouse
I ended up at the nursing home, filled with success
No matter how rough, I always made it through
Every time I played, I felt a great sense of pride
And even if I had lost, I could always start anew
It’s been year since I’ve even played the game
Now I’m all grown and I’ve gained more insight
The game gave me hope for the future, but now it’s all lost
I have learned for sure, that the game wasn’t right
As you grew up in the game, you got to buy a house
The only concern I had was if it was pretty
Now I live in a tiny apartment alone
I feel no sense of home in this overcrowded city
As you grew up in the game, any job could be yours
No matter your education you could be whatever
But I wasted my prime years trying to feel
Only to get a dead end job I’ll likely be at forever
As you grew up in the game, money was easy to come by
Then when you got it, you could use it on parties and vacation
Now I’m paying stupid taxes and monthly rent
And the gas price rises every time I pass the gas station
As I grew up in the game, I had so much to do
I bet my character loved every moment they had
But here I’m stuck in a state of constant ache
Spending each day wishing my life weren’t so bad
Sadly I can’t go back to when I was little
Back to the time when I was eight or nine
I wish someone would have told me
The game lied, and I wouldn’t end up fine
Anorexic Addictions
Restrict
Regret
Retreat
Exercise
Exert
Exhaust
Obsess
Obliterate
Objectify
Disobeying
Distraction
Disrespect
Comparing
Corrupt
Confused
Unnourished
Undesirable
Uncomfortable
Repulsive
Relapse
Restrict
About the Author: Camille HItbrand is currently a Junior in Idaho Falls Idaho. She has recently found a passion in portraying her struggles with eating through the form of poetry. She wants others to read her poetry so that they know they are not alone and recovery is possible. She hopes that as she gets older she can pursue a career in writing so that her words can reach as many people as possible.
