It is Written
Coleen S.
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I drafted my poem, "It is written," following an episode of lightheadedness during mass one Sunday. Rising from my knees, an immediate sensation of impending faintness enveloped me. The room blurred as I clutched the wooden pew in front of me. I had not eaten for nearly forty-eight hours by then, the memory of that moment now lingers in my recovery. Reflecting on that experience, I recall the intense fear I had to conceal to maintain calm among the crowd. This piece aims to unveil the toxic inner workings of one's mind while struggling with an eating disorder. Infused with heavy religious themes inspired by my ordeal, the poem centers on how I justified and explained my actions through distorted Catholic beliefs.
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To me, creativity signifies the exploration of my most personal feelings and thoughts. The word itself embodies a lifelong pursuit of originality and experimentation. I harness creativity as a tool to bring my emotions to life within words, allowing me to interpret things that I would otherwise suppress.
