[parasitism: a relationship where one
side benefits but the other is harmed]
another spoonful
and i f e e l the calories
clinging to me, hungrily
adding to the weight
on my tummy and thighs
(at least someone
in this relationship
is h u n g r y)
my mother says,
"you must e a t more
than just vegetables"
(my fork d r e a d i n g l y moves
over to the bowl of fruit
on the other side of the table)
YOU ARE READING
drowning ✓
Poetryopen water swimming lessons in a revealing bathing suit [ eighth grade ]
