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
Good points, Abdi-Noor! Also, in many nations, the diet is very different from ours -- being approximately 85% more grains, fruits and vegetables, more organic/natural. Here -- our diet is mostly meat, starches, greasey fast food and sugar. Meat is injected with huge amounts of growth harmones and our food crops are sprayed, dyed, and perservatives and other chemicals are added. We eat much more food daily than many healthier nations, yet, we exercise much less. We take 3 times more perscription medications than many other nations and still, we are sicker! Obesity, Cancer and Alzheimer's diseases are at an all time high! Our life style is killing us.
i bought a faulty mirror just like the broken scale in my bathroom, they both LIE. you have it exactly right here, i know it is my own fault i'm overweight but i still hate it.
Sad how people treat the obese; it's pathetic. But it is a problem that needs to be addressed; still, I always say we can't ALL be skinny; leave the fatties alone in peace!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend/sister in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(
You hit the nail on the head Abdinoor. I have never seen a fat person in Africa just because people eat little and rest little. Here people eat more and rest more. I myself used to walk more than five miles every day when I was in Nairobi Kenya. I never needed to go to the gym and my body was in perfect shape. Since I came to America, I have not walked for one mile yet. I am at my desk for eight hours every day I drive to every place and park as close as possible to my destination. This is because the weather is not realiable. There is snow, rain or even intolerable heat in different seasons. I therefore need to work out in the gym at least three times a week to stay in good shape. I will write about this issue soon. It is an unexhaustible subject. You always inspire me brother.
Thank you very much Abdinoor.
Abdullahi
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Neat.
Thanks,
~D.
I think good advice for us all, my friend.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend/sister in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(
Spot on, spot on, spot ON! A thought provoking indictment to what we've become (including me). DEFINATELY a keeper.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Thank you very much Abdinoor.
Abdullahi