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Write a letter or poem to your younger self about why he or she shouldn’t worry about the future 1 years, 1 months ago
Big Little You
You wish to be small
Slight and petite
Not round like a ball
Atop two chubby feetYou want to fit in
With those in your school
To be popular, thin
Not solely uncoolWhy can’t you be skinny
Like others your grade
Dress in skirts mini-
Not big and homemadeBut hold it, I say
To big little you
Soon comes the day
Adolescence is throughAt age twenty-nine
With determination and grit
I promise you’re fine
Keep at it, don’t quitRealizing long last
Being strong is what’s best
Leaving diets in the past
You pass the qualifying testNow, a personal trainer
Group fitness leader
Sometimes entertainer
Always positivity feederThe joy you’ll discover
In this health career choice
Will help your recover
And find your own voiceSo, please don’t you fear
Dear big, little you
Your future is near
Your dream will come trueVoting is closed
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Aww, Big Little You is such a perfect title. As a former fat kid, I heavily relate to wishing I could be skinny and small like everyone else. I constantly felt like I took up too much space until I realized we should take up space! I’m glad you used your voice to take up space in this community 🙂 Please keep sharing
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Thank you! Yes indeed! We all have a right to take up space in the world!
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