Eating Father Wounds
- Hannah L
- Nov 6, 2024
- 2 min read
In the midst of words, a portrait I’ll paint
Based on what I’ve learned, a glimpse, though faint
Through our interactions, a story unfolds
A tapestry of thoughts, emotions untold
Within your heart, a hunger resides
A longing for connection that never subsides
Food, a vessel for love, a binding force
A reminder of moments, both joyful and coarse
Emotions intertwine with each bite you take
A dance of memories, a bond you can’t forsake
When sadness engulfs, food offers solace
A refuge in flavors, a moment to embrace
But not just in sorrow, you seek solace and comfort
For food has the power to uplift and avoid the plummet
In the kitchen, you find a haven, serene
Where flavors and aromas create a scene
Yet, beyond the world of food and its embrace
Another tale emerges, a different space
Your father’s absence, a wound left behind
Longing for love, a hope intertwined
You extended a hand, a chance to reconnect
But he turned away, leaving you to reflect
Yet, in your strength, you rise above
For you know your worth, your power to love
You carry scars, but they don’t define
The essence of who you are, so divine
A survivor, a warrior, with resilience untold
Creating a life where your spirit unfolds
In the tapestry of your life, I see
A person of depth, a soul wild and free
Through our interactions, I’ve come to learn
That within you, a fire continues to burn
So, as you journey through life’s winding road
Remember, you’re never alone in this abode
For here, in this space, you’ll always find
A companion, an ally, with words intertwined
My mother taught me that food cures everything. I realize now that's extremely flawed and food was only a temporary cure for emotional pain. So when I think of my father and I remember watching my mother eat her emotions during the moments we lived with this man, I think of eating too. It's how I learned to cope with my emotions for anything, including the absence of my father. After the short three months I got to know him as an adult, I found myself eating more than ever, to compensate for not having a father. Especially after I ended any contact with him. I gradually gained weight. Until now, that is.
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