Poem in Honor of My Three Years
March 1st, 2007
My life changed three years ago,
When off to Barix I did go.
Dr. Marymor performed the surgery,
That ultimately would set me free
From the burden of being so overweight
To living a life without daily hate.
Of the way I looked, my enormous self doubt
The judgments and comments when I moved about
“What a shame that she’s grown so fat,
can you imagine having to exist like that?”
The daily self -denial that I was morbidly obese,
Unaware that being plus -size was denying me peace.
But now I recognize how incredible it can be,
To actually live each day with abundant energy.
Now I have the courage and strength to forge ahead
Without feelings of anxiety, panic or dread.
For the first time in my life I am physically fit,
Seats on planes and theaters I can comfortably sit.
When I go to the store for something to wear,
I don’t feel humiliated by the salesperson’s stare.
Looking forward to enjoying so much more
And marvel at all that life has in store,
We all know of the struggles, the ups and downs.
It’s not all fun and games trying to keep off those pounds.
But before I finish you all need to hear,
You, my friends, I will always hold dear.
Each day I arouse, and stand before a mirror nude
I am utterly filled with splendid gratitude.
Thank you all for your support and love.
Arlene
What a beautiful, heart-felt, emotion-torn summation of a journey that Everyone relates too, appreciates and loves.
There is so much we share here and so many words expressed here. The sharing and expression is very strong and it all touches us in ways that keep us coming here. We struggle, we return, we triumph, we return. No matter where we go in our journey, good or not so good, we can always return here to OH and to Barix.
Our friend Arlene is wonderful. She's one of the wonderful ones that has joined in an ever growing group that I am so proud to have found and become a part of.
Congratulations Arlene!
Your poetry of journey is beautiful... and so are you... but you always were.
Love you,
Dennis
Sorry to highjack this post but I have missed seeing you and Jim. It's been way too long and I don't have an e-mail or phone number for you guys. Will you be at he Barix 1st Saturday on 3/6? I hope so. I want to catch up with you guys. Three months is way too long. Hope that all is going well for you and Jim. Take care.
Donna
Hey Donna,
Good to hear from you. Jim and I will be there on the 1st Sat. meeting. My e-mail is [email protected]. We have missed you too.
Fondly,
Kathy
