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Deadly lies

graphic by kayleigh woltal

Little girl, 
who stole 
the sparkle from your eyes?
Who told you
that life is best measured 
in kilos and calories? 
I hold my hands up-
I too have fallen victim 
to life’s deadly lies.
But you,
you should not have got it so wrong-
mixed up, confused.

Why did you exit the womb? 
Trading mother’s safety 
for some land of sour milk and sickly sweet honey.