You're a very good poet.

I like the tone in lines like "choke it down dear" and "that's a good girl now." It's comforting on the surface, but clearly bitter and condescending underneath.

Something about the last line didn't really do much for me, though. I think it was just because you listed the body parts. It felt too concrete, and not abstract enough to fit the rest of the piece, or at least not harsh enough.

Sparkles from the Reveiw Marathon (link in profile)

I like the rhyme in this one. It was such a short piece, so that gave it another level of complexity.

It's also interesting how you contrast the two extremes of eating disorders. The way you phrase it makes it hard to sympathize with either side and makes the reader see how horrible they both are.

Again, I like the bluntness of the last line. You got me lost in the rest of the piece, then that line suddenly stopped me and made me think.

I also like the descriptions of the first stanza. It could just be because I hate sweet things, but I was almost gagging as I read it.

I really like how you create small collections like these to group together poems with similar meanings. It helps the reader really get into the mindset of the topic while reading instead of switching around while reading through loose poems.

[pokes holes in catastrophe] I like that line. It implies that it feels like blows are being delivered, but really it doesn't have much effect.

Great contrast in the last lines. It goes from something so abstract to such a hard reality.

Sparkles from the Review Marathon (link in profile)

I won't lie to you, this made me cry.

"Give up on chewing and

swallow, swallow, swallow-

there's a good girl now."

This section is absolutely flawless-it's striking, chilling, and rather sad! :D

"Wonder how to pray." Heart-wrenching!

"I sang for wisdom, then shoved fingers down my throat." Haunting!

You, apparently. (Ugh, I've come to realize that I am being way to cryptic when I review you. D:)

Clasp your hands together and at least other people will think you know how to.

Harsh. I love it, but harsh.

'wonder how to pray.'

perfect way to end it.

sad.