Beautifully written poem on a very sensitive subject. If you are interested, email me and I will share with you how I have lost 80 pounds in the last year and will lose the last 30. You are focused and committed, so it will happen. The hell with him. Overweight people can become thin, people with ugly souls stay ugly.

Luanne, People in this world sometimes can be very cruel and hurtful...and it can make us so mad and hurt us....but you set your goal and you can do it...I've lost 30 pounds myself and believe it's hard but if your minds made up you'll succeed. I lost mine due to some health issues, border line diabetic and cholestrol. My mom had both of these and I just wanted to prevent having to take shots if I could....I've maintained it now for 8 months now I'm at a standstill...don't let their smart remarks get you down, You can succeed....Love ya girl, Ann

Luanne,

What a beatiful poem by a wonderful poetess! The talent you have is evident. I like the way in which you used rhyming couplets to emphasise meaning. The diction is very good throughout, and you have managed to use imagery efficiently. Well done on an excellent poem!

Well done on both the poem and the weight loss! I too have been dieting, well I don't like calling it that. I've been eating right and exercising. I've lost 24 pounds so far.
Don't let people get you down! Your a wonderful person and a beautiful poet! I wish you all the best in your journey to happiness! Take care and stay strong~Holly

That's sad, but really good

Cruelty of words sharp as an attack
once in the air , can never be taken back

^ So many people need to realize that!....Luanne, it's times like those you need to remember "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me"....Like you, simple words people say to me hurt me as well...But you know what pisses me off, no one will ever be perfect in how they look..I mean when is enough enough?...I get made fun of for being skinny..and gaining weight...one day I'm "anerexic"..the next day "oh Chelsey your getting a little pouch"...dealt with it forever now I'm to the point I don't care..Luanne you are gorgoues! I know it, I've seen pictures..Do not lose weight for this jerk! If you want to lose weight for you, go for it! I'm behind you 110% girl!..but if your only doing it to be appealing to someone elses eyes..don't do it...Our God said, “You are beautiful and flawless in my eyes. Oh, there are days when you look in the mirror and see nothing but flaws, but I only see you as beautiful and created in my image.”...I back God up on that,....as for the poem, yet another well written peice from you! So glad you are on my favorites list and I get the pleasure to read your work!
With Love,
~Chelsey~

Oh my goodness....

That's horrible! No one has the rights to make fun of anyone, especially an old man in his prime. One would have thought he would be more mature....

I know exactly how you feel M'Dear.

I have weight problems too, only mine, Americans wouldn't consider to be -that- bad. My mother always tell me to diet and such. I have very low-esteem because of her. But I am slowly working myself up the ladder, and I'll be here spiritually for you too.

The only thing wrong about this poem was:

"I once thought YOUR were kind and sweet"

I think you meant "you". =)

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(")-(") Arrivederci!

Hey Luanne,
Your poem is amazing, very touching. It is evident yoiu have been hurt...maybe it is making you more determined?! I dont know, noone has the right to comment on people in such a way.
All the best and good luck x

Wow that is the most horrible thing i have ever heard. Not the poem that was great. What he said.

Wow! my mom has been going on a diet and she's lost 35 pounds in like 3 months. she says hte slower the healthier. and you can do it too. my mom had cruel comments just as well but she made it through. and i know you will. don't ever give up!

~*amber
P.s- she went on the south beach diet in case you're wondering.

No matter how a girl looks weight or hight she is pretty i am an over weight girl and i know how u feel about the jokes and giggles and hurt ful words ppl say but u have to think to ur self i dont need them and one day they will need me but i aint gonna be there..

I would ov slapped him across the face, nice poem i loved it x x x remember your beutifool the way you are!!! Jessy

Some people can be so cruel. You did a good job sweetie
~neens~