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.

Is this the rough draft of "When the fat girl gets skinny"?

“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.

Do you plan on making a book with all your poems? I would totally buy it

I literally cannot get over how perfect this is. Huge support

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.

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.

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.

I feel like this poem evolved into "when the fat girl gets skinny" either way they are both great.

My best friend has anorexia and this made me think about her and I can't stop crying

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

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!

I just discovered your poetry tonight. Damn, your words really cut to the bone. Keep it up.

"If you aren't recovering you are dying."

I never thought I would cry over a poem

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

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.

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.

"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)

L Y R I C S / / One: I am watching you get sick. The whites of your eyes are becoming yellow yolks, cheeks hang like grocery bags. You make diets of day planners no time to eat with a stuffed calander live off of scheduled glamour. Meals of powdered hot choclate packets, no marshmallows, just water. Breakfasts of plain oatmeal. No milk, just tap water. Two: To invite happiness inside him, Vincent van got drank paint of yellow hues. You do mad things for happiness, too. Vomit like an after school sport. Your teeth blister, Bathe in sea salt to dehydrate water weight. Three: Eating disorders are VERY in. Like kale, Like skinny jeans, Like old Hollywood glamor, And don’t you dare bring up Marilyn Menroe Recents studies show, her frame was only 1/3 of what you think Four: Shrivel your stomach until it takes a single granola bar to feel full. Having nigtquil for a midnight snack. The pale pupils and unclogged irises The only language you communicate in is numbers. You are a human recycling bin. Quit blaming your hometown and decomposing skin. If you aren’t recovering, you are dying. Five: There is another girl in our grade who got sick around the same time you did, but she went to the hospital real quick be she was already thin to begin with. Six: You were not thin to begin with. You were fat. And now you’re evaporating so everyone is congratulating you on “getting healthy.” Your not an illness, but an inspiration. Your father still carries your before and after photo in his wallet. Your disease is a SMASHING sensation. Seven: Friend. I’m so sorry. You, too, are sick. Your messiah Kate moss insists her physique is an achievable ambition. Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. Gurl. She has NEVER had Nutella. Do not trust her, Her two faced dental care, Or her fur pelt. Anorexics develop hair all over to thaw their glacial bodies, called lanugo. The cold will NOT let you go. Eight: Veins bulging like a pop up book, I am watching you get sick. Mistake tracing paper for your skin, I am watching you get sick. mistake tracing paper for your skin, I am watching you get sick. When the blackouts start and your pulse gets slippery, Wall paper your interior with laxatives, I am watching you get sick. Read so much, Your body trusts it is full on authors, Not high on hunger. I am watching you get sick. Nine: One day, you will learn. The natural pigments will return, No more yellow skin, No blue fingernails No red scratch in your throat Matchings the nick on your middle finger, Make amends with the kitchen. Your face will glow like a television. You will get full again. Be able to finish a meal. You will become alright. One day, I hope I will be able to finish this poem and say Ten: I am watching you heal. I am watching you get better.

You're amazing, Blythe. Keep writing. Send us more work soon.

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.

It’s been 8 years and I still think about this poem

This is so powerful im literally crying omg astounding job !

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.

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

Im crying... Ohmygosh that was amazing

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.

The only language you speak in is numbers If you are not recovering you are dying This is beautiful and can save lives

this is so great watching the growth between this video and "when the fat girl gets skinny" incredible

I'm crying watching this. I've been through this.

I love her poems

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.

"if you aren't recovering , you're dying" that fucking hit me like a truck

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.

So much talent! all her poems give me goosebumps x

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.

I needed this. Thank you.

This is so fantastic wow

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.

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 💜

even the way you read it is moving and powerful ❤❤❤

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...

I remember watching this video for the first time... it won my subscription

im so glad i found this

I have absolutely fallen in love with you and your poetry !

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.

You don’t know what a gift this is.

Good God-finally another much needed artist for our time. Bravo.

It is Baby Blythe! 😍

your poems bring tears to my eyes thank you for posting these it hurts how badly these relate i hope youre well

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!

I really needed this. You have helped me start the road to recovery. Thank you so much.

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!!

This is amazing, well done darling

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

The intensity of her live shows are amazing

Great job!

Omg I absolutely LOVE YOU! *bravo!*. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful poem with us!

this is so powerful wow

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!

You are so strong. This poem is a comfort to me, thank you.

This is so amazing, thank you for putting this out there. It helps me cope with my problems

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

you have literally the best poems and voice ohmygod

I cried. Thank you. ❤️

This is so powerful i love it

Absolutely incredible. Thank you.

I absolutely love this!!!!!

this is so beautiful

Crying... Thank you so much

I love your poems sooo much. Your an amazing inspiration.

I lost it. This really spoke to me.

This made me cry but I love it thank you

Thank you, Blythe

I love her hair. The cut and color are perfect for her face. She's so pretty.

This Gives Me Vertigo❤️❤️

I absolutely adore you! Your words have so much power. You truly are amazing

so beautiful. thank you for sharing!

beautiful.

Thank you for this! This is so good:). I love your work so much!!

Wow this is powerful! Much support. Thank you

Am crying 😭

*snaps* BEAUTIFUL!

I love your poems

You are not and illness but an inspiration. It's sad that the words she says are true.

please look into making a book of all your poems.. you inspire me so damn much...

i love this

"Mistaking tracing paper for your skin" beautiful line

Amazing.

Went unnoticed*

You are such an inspiration!

She has grown so much.

I love you queen B everything will be ok you are amazing

I think she took a couple of lines from "when the fat girl gets skinny"