A Fat Person Walks Into a Doctor's Office

I visited the doctor the other day,

Some health changes had caused my return

But what she felt I needed to hear her say

Was “girl, you are fat, that’s my only concern.”

She even said she didn't want to fat shame, but..

As she listed all the reasons I caused my own pain.

All I heard is”you are a disgusting food slut”,

said with condescending niceness dripping with disdain.

I joined in the charade, I know my role well

I even told her she wasn't fat shaming, I lied.

I left that visit in a darkened despair hell,

hope had pretty much been kicked to the curbside.

Today I must agree with that doctor of mine,

I am fat and it causes me pain sometimes

But fatness is part of me, and I am oh so divine.

And to allow any other thought would be perpetuating crimes.

If you are fat, society and doctors will let you know.

They think we wouldn't be aware otherwise.

But my advice to you is to not take on that woe.

Remind yourself you are worthy at any size.

Doctors, just a reminder from a fatty.

We know and accept you may need to address it.

But don't do the disgusted "just lose weight" at me.

Don't push that "one size for everyone is the perfect fit".

Oh doctor of mine with your irritated at my weight demeanor,

I want to tell you a truism about you and life and me.

Seeing weight and only weight makes you meaner.

Me choosing to let go of your messages just makes me free.