For the Wellbeing of My Body

I eat for the wellbeing of my body For my blood pressure And my heart palpitations And my hyperinsulinemia (whatever that means). I eat for the wellbeing of my body For my teeth And my bones And my hair. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Despite the urge To purge And the aversion From food. I eat for the wellbeing of my body For its past And its present And its future. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Because I know That bones Are not beautiful. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Because I don't want the stares And the whispers About how skinny I've gotten, Even though I used to love them. I eat for the wellbeing of my body For those people who won't For those who will And for those who can't. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Despite the falling feeling That I will I will I will Gain weight. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Despite the thoughts That rule my mind That I don't deserve it. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Because I see those kids Starving Like I used to But who don't have a choice. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Because I don't miss The puking And the running And the laxatives. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Because I know That my parents Love me. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Because the preacher tells me That God Made me in His image. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Because I know That there are others Who aren't as strong As me. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Because I admit I like food. I eat for the wellbeing of my body Because I know That my life Depends on it.