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The Silent Demon

Where does this demon called anorexia live?

It’s been around as long as man has existed.

Thin frail creatures who appear so haunted.

People think they could eat if they wanted. If only it was as simple as that; I’m sure this demon looks

for easy victims

amongst the casualties of this world, boy or girl.

Is it genetic or environmental?

Is I it physical or mental? Do the victims learn it? I wish I had the answer.

It breaks my heart to see beautiful women (and men) suffer so, while the world sneers at the pitiful sight of skeletons wearing skin. This abomination called anorexia is a curse among the living.

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