Adolescent Cringe

Adolescent Cringe
I wasn’t always comfortable in this skin
I hated what I was given
On top of this all an early bloomer.

I suppose it was jealousy
People made fun of big assets
Saying it was an early boob job.

I used to skip breakfast
I was told I was ugly and fat
I developed anemia from lack of food intake.

People laughed and I used to cry
Time passed I joined their amusement
It was my way of toughing up.

I was bullied but I bullied back with sarcasm
Teachers said it was very ungirly
Oh pardon me for standing up without violence!

I’m still a little chubby
But I’m working on it
Little by little I’m getting there.