Like an archaeologist, I want to uncover all these bones one by one, buried in a sea of dirt. Bones are truth, covered by lies.
My skeleton is the framework, the structure of myself. Bones represent death for some, I think of them as life. Feeling my hipbones, my ribs, my collarbones, reassures me that I am alive.
Bones seem fragile, yet they are strong and powerful, like the transparent girls that show their skeletons like walking x-rays. I'll reveal these beautiful bones, so finally, I can truly see myself.
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I can relate to wanting to see bone.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, bone does equate to death for some.
But it is what we strive for.
This was so poetic.
I am so glad to know that I can help you feel not so alone.
Your comment moved me to tears.
I promise, I will not let you down.
You are just as amazing as I am, and I hope that one day, you can see that.
Thank you. <3
Bones are absolutely beautiful. I've always been obsessed with the human body, so physically and medically I have always found bones to be such amazing things.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're welcome. Anything to help a supportive friend. :) I know we don't know each other, but we feel the same pain. And that makes us connected.
Bones are interesting things. They're my safety net.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this post. You are a creative writer :)
ReplyDeleteexsactly! u get it ! ur an insperation thnx 4 the blog
ReplyDeleteWell, hippos are vicious buggers, no wonder you cried! Ellies, on the other hand are the sweetest things. I spent an afternoon with a herd of elephants that live in the Knysna forest and I was blown away by how affectionate and gentle they are! There's nothing quite as awesome as being hugged by an ellie! I want one!
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about bones. I get very excited when mine start to show! The more the merrier, in my opinion! <3. XXX.
It's so true :)
ReplyDeleteI feel like that about bones as well. They're beautiful!
I am fascinated by bones. I like to look at them and gently touch my own, but I have a major complex about anyone touching my collarbone or my wrists. My BF taps it sometimes and it just freaks me out. The more my bones show, the more protective I get of them... xx
ReplyDeletei agree with the bones. i feel i'm not living my life to the fullest when i don't feel good, when i don't feel bone. i love my hipbones. but i feel they're getting covered, before they were pretty good, now they're less apparent.. and oh i can't wait til my ribs show, just a little, then i'll know i'm close.
ReplyDeleteand i almost cried reading your reply.. i feel i've lost connections within my shrinking circle of friends, and it means a lot that i still affect people that way. i seriously want to meet you in real life ahah it would be great <3
always here for u hun u can eamil me netime danirkt@hotmail.com to vent or rant or to just talk to get ur mind off of everything im alwasy here hun
ReplyDeleteand yes i wanna c bones too the are pure and inncoent they are strong but fragile have to c thema ll
I agree completely. I love my bones. To me, they represent success. That, for once in my life, I'm doing something right. I hope you're doing well, darling.
ReplyDeleteHmm. Yes. I'm obsessed with uncovering my bones.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, showing bones makes a statement...even about one's character.
ReplyDeleteI love bones but I know most people think we're sick for even thinking it.
P.S I love your background. It's very delicate.
I love the way you write; it's so beautiful yet sad. You remind me a bit of Lia from Wintergirls in the way you write. :)
ReplyDeleteI love bones too. The more I uncover them, the more I want. When they are hidden I know it is because I am fat. When I can see them without twisting a certain way or breathing in, then I will have succeeded in my goals.
This is the first time in my life since being a child that I have seen them- it's exciting for me and luckily, my boyfriend likes bones too and isn't repulsed by them like I know people can be :) xx
I love reading your posts, the way you write is so beautiful(:
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