That dumb scale is a burden,
It causing problems is for certain.
It’s not your self who you see in a reflection,
That girl on the other side, solitude and rejection.
The mirror is lying and deceitful,
It’s all flipped over if you look, miserable and ungrateful.
You’re not that girl on the flip side,
You’re someone’s love, life, and pride.
You can weigh as little as 100,
Or as big as 300.
When we look at you, we see someone gorgeous,
You don’t need to lose weight for them or us.
You’re beautiful the way you are,
A young woman who came so far.
You’ve had quite a path in your life,
Sitting under the swinging knife.
But you pulled through,
And we’re all so proud of you!
Your journey is far from done, that much I know,
But you can’t get higher without starting low.
But I have faith in you because I know you’re strong,
You have so much strength and you know I’m not wrong.
You have such a talent, so many gifts,
Even if it seems like time stirs and shifts.
You’ve got a great heart in you, body big or small,
Even if you think that world is coming down and that you’ll fall.
You’ve got us to lean on when you stumble,
And we’ll help you out when your ground starts to crumble.
I just want to say that I’m really supporting you,
In whatever changes you made or have yet to do.
I know eating disorders make you feel fat and overweight,
Even depressed and on the wrong road of fate.
But many others and I all agree,
That you’re a beautiful girl who needs to be set free.
I pray that you’re released from this bind,
Because you’re a wonderful person in body and mind.