bulimic_procedure
sixteen ++
a jerk of the neck up through each separate bone that makes up my spine like a long chain of knuckles, clenching into a fist.

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acrid, wrong, filthy, it comes spilling out, screaming like angry obscenities, burning as everything rewinds; moving backwards, swallowing backwards.

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clean, pure, empty, free. I am alone within myself, clinging to the white of independence, the solitude of happiness.
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endless desire for me
it is simple now.
my body no longer needs me to think
about where i am going, what i need to get. . .the procedure.
im a master of the procedure.
far too familiar with the damn procedure.
its just going through motions
like you might to brush your teeth
or pour a bowl of cereal.

you see, it starts with a bowl
from under the stove
and a handful of napkins with a bottle of water
((that i never drink but always get))
i collect the quilt near the couch
and hang it on the nails cross my window
finding the music
i play a song i do not enjoy
so i will not ruin one that i do.
[i hate bad memories, i have far too many]
it must be loud
nearly blaring--so that no one will hear
i sit on my knees
and tease
my throat. . .

within a few songs
my job is done.
i feel so clean.
and releaved
and comforted.
i have done the right thing.
it is what i deserve.
a little shaky
but never scared.
i am not weak
i can do this.
i have accomplished this, understand?
i am not weak.
i can handle it.
it is not hurting me.
i am not weak.
i am just going through the motions.
this is what i need.
this is what i deserve.
dont eat. dont ruin what youve accomplished.

oh but the circle starts again.
and it never ends.
once again, i am trapped.
i live my whole life trapped.
but at least i dont use the trashcans anymore.
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seventeen Its not sad to me anymore.
its not wrong, its just there.
I always feel too full.
feeling fat isn't such an issue, its just feeling too full.
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