An immigrant Somali woman is having a debate with her mirror over obesity issues

Back home we have been two good friends
You have been the best companion I ever had
In my purse you were a most cherished item
You were the mirror of eternal passion and love
Reflecting beauty on the parapets of my heart
But in the US you turned out to be a foe of terror
Impinging indelible marks on my self-image
You don’t please me whenever I speak with you.
Inside you I see an oversized image of a young lady
Is that me? That monster?



And the mirror would retort

I am the same mirror as I used to be, dear friend
Never have I changed the fiber of our relationship
But you changed color when we migrated to the US
You are rubbing a cold shoulder upon mine these days
Anytime you get closer you flinch to give me a distance
Back in your home village you ate little and rested little
But here you gobble up and devour like a hungry wolf
You take a ride to the workplace and always use a lift
You grew fat as you had put on unnecessary weight
You are an obese woman. Don’t run away from yourself