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Rated: 13+ · Poetry · Biographical · #2312428
The living nightmare of my school days
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I grit my teeth as I dress for school
Embarrassed, disgusted, resentful
I slowly squeeze into my girdle

I dread the day as I walk to school
Self-conscious, horrified, paranoid
Firm shapewear tight against my body

The long day ends and I rush from school
Impatient, uncontrolled, frenetic
I undress, near sobbing with relief
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