Where I Stand

Where I stand sounds like

My scale.

It shouts and laughs at my inadequacies.

It is my dreams blowing away,

Moaning, agonizing and shaming me.

There are deep sighs of disgust that belittle me.

Where I stand taste like

My scale.

A palate full of luxurious chocolate and frosting.

The savoring of warm mash potatoes and gravy.

The sweetness of warm bread pudding,

And taste buds full of scrumptious tastes yet to relish.

Where I stand looks like

My scale.

A person with leftovers gone upon her dresser.

The secret binge of candy with wrappers hidden in her drawer.

Clothes strewn on the floor that are to small.

A person with a stomach from to much food consumed.

Where I stand feels like

My scale.

The grief of someone who has gained weight.

An individual consumed with so much guilt.

A person who is disheartened with many tries.

A human body encumbered with excess weight.

Where I stand I am no longer

My Scale.

Someone who hears the cheers of weight leaving her body.

A person who can taste the rich flavor of harmony in her life.

An individual feeling the sensation of victory over weight.

A woman who has found balance in her future.

Christine Palmer

July 1, 2007

Comments: 28

Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Jul 5, 2007, 4:00pm EDT

And that is a really difficult thing to be victorious over! Good for you!

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Christine P. Jul 5, 2007, 4:12pm EDT

I celebrate each day when I can say, "I ate healthy today and I feel good!"

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~JennyBean~ H. Jul 5, 2007, 4:27pm EDT

Christine, this is fabulous! What a victory at the end of this poem, and from the looks of your last reply, a personal victory as well. Congratulations, and well said poetically.

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Christine P. Jul 5, 2007, 6:08pm EDT

Thank you so very much for the comment Jenny! It still can be a struggle somedays but as each day goes by it gets easier and easier.:)

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donna h. Jul 5, 2007, 6:22pm EDT

good for you Christine...I wish I was as strong

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Christine P. Jul 5, 2007, 6:56pm EDT

Donna, Oh believe me I'm weak somedays!

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Faith is ready to be creative and enjoy her life! Jul 6, 2007, 12:41pm EDT

what a honest evaluation of dealing with food!
Thanks so much for sharing that!

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Christine P. Jul 6, 2007, 1:58pm EDT

Food has always been a difficult thing for me. I am finally figuring out what works and doesn't! Gee whiz by now you'd think I would of figured it out.;)

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Serina Matteson Jul 7, 2007, 10:45am EDT

Fantastic, Christine! The last stanza really reaches out and grabs you. I am so happy this is a reflection of victory in your life. I wish I could say the same.

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Randy- Being true to myself Jul 7, 2007, 3:39pm EDT

Christine, your inner strength and beauty comes out in the words you write. Inner battles can look desperate, but with great friends, love of family, and a dream to go for, there will always be the sun rising oveer your horizon.

I love your writing.

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Christine P. Jul 8, 2007, 11:05am EDT

Randy, as always thank you for your encouraging words.:) You always make me feel so good. It is an honor for you to say that you love me writing! Thank you!:)

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barb w. Jul 8, 2007, 3:35pm EDT

This is great, Christine. My favorite line: "A person who can taste the rich flavor of harmony in her life."

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Christine P. Jul 8, 2007, 3:57pm EDT

Thank you Barb for commenting!:)

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Faith is ready to be creative and enjoy her life! Jul 9, 2007, 11:38am EDT

good for you Christine.
Some of us it takes a lifetime!
I think you are ahead here!

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Christine P. Jul 9, 2007, 12:23pm EDT

Faith,
It is a lifetime change that is for sure. If it isn't you will go right back to your old habits once again,,,,yikes!

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Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Jul 9, 2007, 12:27pm EDT

Christine, I am so proud of you! Wonderful poetry, right from the heart, filled with acomplishment soooooooooooo deserved...LY

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Christine P. Jul 9, 2007, 12:51pm EDT

Lynn/Mom, As always praise from you means sooooooo much to me. Writing poetry is something I write that I am always familiar with.

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Jennine D. Jul 15, 2007, 6:58pm EDT

I share that struggle with you. Hard to always keep on track and eat healthy. But need to do it or die too young.

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Christine P. Jul 15, 2007, 7:02pm EDT

Jen, As you know it is a daily struggle. If we don't conquer this struggle, life is lost much to soon. Thank you so much for commenting.

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arlene (no shame in my game) w. Jul 25, 2007, 12:16pm EDT

Wow. That was fantastic.

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arlene (no shame in my game) w. Jul 25, 2007, 12:16pm EDT

and very encouraging.

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Christine P. Jul 25, 2007, 12:53pm EDT

Arlene thank you so much for commenting! This poem is something I know very much about! I just keep looking ahead and knowing how much I feel better physically and mentally.

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Digital Diva S. Jan 11, 2008, 7:43pm EST

Good for you. I tend to not look at the scale anymore and I'm much happier.

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Sandra T. Jul 29, 2008, 12:10am EDT

Great poem Christine!

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Vikki M. Aug 15, 2008, 4:54pm EDT

This is why I don't even own a scale. ;-) Although I know that happy thrill of noticing when the pounds slowly slip away. Wonderful poem that speaks to many of us!

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