A poem

[Orca123]

I just I'd thought share a poem I have written and read out last night at a local poetry night

You may be lost but you are not forgotten
For so long you were a big part of me in every possible way
And yet I managed to avoid seeing you every single day

Yet now you have gone and I stand here 12 stone lighter
I cannot leave you behind
And I will not forget the burden you had on my body and mind

From
The clothes I could never wear
The mocking I could never bear
The embarrassment I could never share
And the dream I could never dare
That one day you would no longer be there

And now that dream has become a reality
I am no longer in denial
AndI will use those memories to make sure you never return

You may be lost but you have not been removed from me

You may be lost but I know
I will always carry you with me

Hmm

Thank you for that

I get it and I’ve only listened to 3 stone.

Hey @Orca123 I’ve lost a similar amount and I understand the sentiment expressed in your poem. I’m also impressed that you wrote it and read it out to others in public. I hope the local poetry night people were supportive.

Thank you, yes they really were. Poetry isn't really my forte and I was so nervous reading it out but it had some really good feedback. I think I'll definitely go again

That’s a really interesting concept. Thank you. How did it feel reading it? Well done for the weight loss and public speaking!

Thank you. I was more nervous than I thought I would be reading it out to be honest, the fear of being judged I suppose

I absolutely get your perspective. I’ve lost 9st and still think it’s there in some way - it’s weird getting used to how people now treat me. People are definitely more smiley and chatty than with the fat me.

Well done you, I totally understand what you're saying as well.