Consuming Thoughts

thinner, slimmer
cheaper
faster

be happy, have fun.
don't work so hard?
relax more!

don't compare yourself to her.
images,
pictures in my head.
i don't like me…
fix it.

how?
food? exercise?
resignation?!
don't think about it.
there's more to me than that, right?

tight abs,
straight hair,
clear skin.
it's just not me.

why do i care?!?

ads-
for the clothes,
or for that girl's body?

shiny hair,
not a shiny face.
flat stomach,
not a flat chest.
lots of hair on the head,
none on the body.

who makes this stuff up?

smart?
no, cute.
spiritual?
no, attractive.
bold?
no, sweet.

be yourself!

buy it? is it on sale?
but i don't need it.
will it make me happier?

what am i gonna wear tomorrow?
will i look good in it?
why should it matter anyway?

...tired of living for everyone else.

so little time...
i'm on a schedule here!
stop watching tv.
background noise…
just clear your mind and pray.
focus...now!

is my head mine anymore?

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