I knew she should never be gone, I knew she was going to come back Taunt me mercilessly, Make me regret every bite As if she filled it with venom. I knew little Anorexia would want to play again, and soon Bulimia, too, once Anna got too tired, Once starvation became difficult she would press on, "You're weak, you're a quitter; But there's still another way". I have no regret. I have no disdain, For my little long lost best friend. I only regret now when I eat Because then, I won't be loved. And here's the thing, the saddest part of all. Every time she comes back, I am never disappointed. I rejoice my willpower has been rejuvenated. -H May 8, 2020