Invisible Perfection

VCE ENGLISH UNIT 1 WRITING FOLIO OUTCOME 2003 AMANDA LAVOIPIERRE

Purpose: to allow the reader to feel what it feels like to have a deadly disease like anorexia nervosa
Audience: anyone with an interest in the impact of eating disorders on peoples lives

Invisible Perfection

You reach your house and I am standing on your front doorstep, beckoning you with my slender fingers to follow. Next to me you feel worthless. Let me take you by the hand into my world. You can choose either to struggle or allow us to merge into one being. I am all that is beautiful and perfect. You look into my eyes and you see immense power.

I walk with you through the door and up the steps to your room. Your parents don't even notice the waif goddess beside you. As we enter your dark room, I turn those hateful lights on. I, the beautiful stranger removes your clothes and guides you to the full length mirror. "No, Ø you wince.” I can't do it."...