Blythe Baird- "She Doesn't Need to See the Menu"
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- čas přidán 26. 01. 2014
- Thank you to Germ Magazine for publishing my poem in their February issue! This one is a slam called "She Doesn't Need to See the Menu." www.germmagazine.com/she-doesn...
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It's crazy to hear the difference between this and "When The Fat Girl Gets Skinny." They're so similar, but so different. I love this. And I'm so sorry you had to go through so much. You're so beautiful and strong.
Dizzelez Ynf they are the same person. Please don’t think I’m being rude not trying to.
This one was a rough draft of when the fat girl gets skinny and when the fat girl gets skinny was the final copy
Is this the rough draft of "When the fat girl gets skinny"?
yep!
I LOVE IT. THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS I LOVE SEEING BOTH OF THEM WOW
“Breakfast is plain oatmeal no milk flavoured by tap water” seems like a simple line but I’ve never related to something more
hearing similar lines from this and "when the fat girl gets skinny" is chilling
i am bawling. I'm in recovery currently and this hit home. Me and my friend got sick together. We encouraged each other to stop eating. She was skinny. I was not. It's been four years now and I was 96 pounds 4 months ago. Now, I'm 110. I'm getting better. I was about to skip dinner tonight, about to relapse. You just encouraged me beyond explanation. Thank you.
I hope you're doing FUCKING WONDERFUL.
Bless your soul you are so brave and a fighter it's inspiring 💓
Do you plan on making a book with all your poems? I would totally buy it
+yasmeen zainul i already have one out that is available for purchase HERE: whereareyoupressstore.com/collections/frontpage/products/pre-order-give-me-a-god-i-can-relate-to
+Blythe B I bought your book, and it's my favorite thing ever. I carry it around everywhere and read it all the time.
+Blythe B will you be getting more of your book in stock?
Blythe B why cant i find it anymore
I feel like this poem evolved into "when the fat girl gets skinny" either way they are both great.
I literally cannot get over how perfect this is. Huge support
wowza. thanks girl! i appreciate it!
your are one of the few sublime poets who make me cry through an entire poem and recite each word as if they were already my own. thank you for having a voice that is strong enough to speak for more than one soul.
you're** excuse me
I want to show this to my girlfriend in hopes it will encourage her to recover. I'm trying everything I can to help her, and let her know how beautiful she is everyday, and do anything I can to get her to recover. I'm a bit nervous about her reaction, but... I need her to recover.
If you don't mind me asking how is she now
Yes!
My best friend has anorexia and this made me think about her and I can't stop crying
I've listened to When the Fat Girl Gets Skinny so many times. It's fascinating to see how this poem evolved and how her confidence grew. I hope you're still healing.
This and Girl Code are breathtaking.
“If you are not recovering, you are dying.”
I felt that😭
I first found your work years ago when I was deep in the depths of my disorder. I’m almost two years clean now, and I still come back every few months to remind myself why I’m doing this. Thank you
I just discovered your poetry tonight. Damn, your words really cut to the bone.
Keep it up.
so so powerful. ive never had someone explain my anorexia so perfectly. this was so touching
Ahhhh the most talented poet I have disccovered this year!
"If you aren't recovering you are dying."
This is one of the most moving and touching pieces I have ever heard. This is beautiful Blythe. You have a true talent. I sincerely hope that you can finish your poem with 10.
Your poems are a blessing to this world, and to me. I don't know how many times I've gone to these videos when I'm struggling again. You're such an inspiration
"heal" is not a word anyone throws around enough!!! It was powerful to hear that one word. Not everyone has had to have the same issues to understand it... but it's something everyone has had to do at some point to some degree. It needs to become the focus so the "getting sick" doesn't have to be anymore :o)
This is so powerful im literally crying omg astounding job !
i jusr discovered your channel and im in tears at how much your works relate to me....i feel like you're talking directly to me. thank you.
your poems bring tears to my eyes thank you for posting these it hurts how badly these relate i hope youre well
turning this strength you've obtained into an art is an amazing thing. I've been there and many other places, and I truly appreciate your works. about to watch some more, so thank you!!
I've been watching your poems and I'm so in love with you. I hope you find recovery. I'm so proud of your strength
i listened to your videos and fell in love. your poems are so powerful with such powerful lines. thank you for being such an inspiration and amazing person and strong voice
I never thought I would cry over a poem
So much talent! all her poems give me goosebumps x
I have been watching my best friend get sick, thank you for this, it makes me feel hopeful for her, our, future. I hope I get to watch her recover. Thank you.
This is so amazing, thank you for putting this out there. It helps me cope with my problems
Omg I absolutely LOVE YOU! *bravo!*. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful poem with us!
Hearing this and any of her recent slam poetry just shows how much she's changed. Her voice is so incredibly different now, it was soft in this video and gentle but now it's rough and loud and powerful.
I needed this. Thank you.
In tears. That was so powerful. I relate to your words and emotions so much. I wish to one day reach a place of healing as well. I hope you are feeling strong in your recovery. You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your experiences and talent.
You're amazing, Blythe. Keep writing. Send us more work soon.
Thank you for this! This is so good:). I love your work so much!!
I really needed this. You have helped me start the road to recovery. Thank you so much.
You are so strong.
Exactly at this moment you are a great inspiration. I am sorry for everything you have got through. Hope that you feel much better with every day passes. Thank you!
your work reads like a mirror to my childhood
all my diaries then journals to blogs mostly Tumblr and xanga
proana
depression
unworthy
lonely
all i internalized and kept private until i found you and your button poetry pieces
shocked by how similar our lives were
saddened that it is so
thank you so much for puyting your work out for the public
Thats brave and honorable
inspiration :)
thank you
I love how she said "If you aren't recovering, you are dying" in both this and "When The Fat Girl Gets Skinny"
I love all of the similarities between the two poems. Wow.
I have absolutely fallen in love with you and your poetry !
Im crying... Ohmygosh that was amazing
I love your poems sooo much. Your an amazing inspiration.
You're an amazing young woman with so much to offer. Sorry to hear that you had to endure this. Yet, we can see that you're a survivor. I wish you all the best for your health and future. May years be a brighter one for you through all the success and opportunities to come. I would like to see if you create a book through all of your poetry...
Wow. God damn it. I've been a fan for a while, but this swept me off my feet completely. Shed a few tears, and not ashamed to say so. Subscribed!
This is so fantastic wow
this is so great watching the growth between this video and "when the fat girl gets skinny" incredible
you have literally the best poems and voice ohmygod
I absolutely adore you! Your words have so much power. You truly are amazing
so beautiful. thank you for sharing!
I'm crying watching this. I've been through this.
I love her poems
It’s been 8 years and I still think about this poem
I'm scraping the walls of my head away to try and find the words to explain how this poem made me feel. There is nothing that flies so fast to the heart than hearing your own story told back to you in someone else's language. Thank you for turning tumbling thoughts into a lifeline. You are so talented: this poem has moved me so deeply. I cannot say thank you enough.
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This is so powerful i love it
I absolutely love this!!!!!
this is so beautiful
Absolutely incredible. Thank you.
This Gives Me Vertigo❤️❤️
I cried. Thank you. ❤️
Good God-finally another much needed artist for our time. Bravo.
I love your poems
Thank you, Blythe
im so glad i found this
this is so powerful wow
Wow this is powerful! Much support. Thank you
This made me cry but I love it thank you
"if you aren't recovering , you're dying" that fucking hit me like a truck
Crying...
Thank you so much
even the way you read it is moving and powerful ❤❤❤
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Hi Blythe. My name is Nadia, and I am 15 years old. When I was twelve, I got sick. I stayed this way for 2 years, and I was dying. I finally got help, and I can say that I’m finally recovering. I want to tell you that your poetry is one of the constants through everything I want to. There were nights where that little girl I used to be thought she should just give up, die. Thank you, for giving me something, something you didn’t even realize you had-something to hold onto. Thank you. I won’t ever forget all you’ve done for me.
You are so strong. This poem is a comfort to me, thank you.
This is amazing, well done darling
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You are such an inspiration!
*snaps* BEAUTIFUL!
i love this
Love your poetry so so much, really inspirational love you
The only language you speak in is numbers
If you are not recovering you are dying
This is beautiful and can save lives
The intensity of her live shows are amazing
beautiful.
I remember watching this video for the first time... it won my subscription
WOW, wow, wow. I could feel this. I could feel your angst and heartache. I could feel your soul step outside of yourself, and push you aside and begin to speak for you, when you couldn’t.
This is powerful fellow Aquarian (Feb 7 here). I feel stupid I have not heard of you, yet angry that the entire world has not heard you.
I have big news for you, you said “you will be a writer”, guess what, you ARE a writer. A beautiful, deep and very respected writer. You see, you write about things others want to push under the rug, and that is part of the allure and beauty of your work.
You are healing every day. Every day. Thank you for sharing this profound poem.
Am crying 😭
Great job!
thank you!
Amazing.
I lost it. This really spoke to me.
You don’t know what a gift this is.
you are my favourite modern poet xxx subscribed
I love that this the before if ‘when the fat girl gets skinny’ i’ve changed poems as well and revamped them. It felt comforting to see another artist do that.
please look into making a book of all your poems.. you inspire me so damn much...
I remember watching this on repeat in high school and my eating disorder was on full blast. I remember thinking "I won't ever get better". Well, nearly 3 years later, and I'm getting better. I'm still recovering, but the yellow pigment faded, my veins don't bulge anymore, I can finish meals, I no longer feel happy with an empty stomach.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, it does get better. And I hope this comment reaches at least one person who is still struggling to believe that they'll ever get better. Hang in there and keep fighting 💜
Crying. I love this, I love you. Subscribing
It is Baby Blythe! 😍
I love you queen B everything will be ok you are amazing
I love her hair. The cut and color are perfect for her face. She's so pretty.
Went unnoticed*
Love!!!!!!!!
Thank you.