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A starving child cries out for food As his distended belly extrudes His cries seem to fall on deaf ears And he succumbs in hunger's tears A young girl think that she's too fat So she doesn't keep her food down She becomes victim to anorexia's wrath Skin and bones is the aftermath Other people may eat to suppress pain And are in denial of their weight gain Soon they will become obese Many will succumb to this disease

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Date: 7/26/2015 10:18:00 PM
and I see congratulations are in order. Way to go, JOseph.
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Date: 7/23/2015 2:40:00 AM
Dropping back with my congratulations Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/23/2015 1:28:00 AM
Wonderful poem Joseph,, well penned powerful words,, congrats on ur win!
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Date: 7/23/2015 12:27:00 AM
Joseph, Congratulations on your win, I was amazed by all poem. Forever **SKAT**
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Date: 7/20/2015 10:45:00 PM
WOW, I eat the pain, love this...SKAT
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Date: 7/18/2015 7:54:00 PM
You captured three very different scenarios and sadly, the three together probably comprise more than half of the actual "condition" of the world regarding food. VEry nice entry for the contest, joseph.
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Date: 7/17/2015 8:11:00 PM
Thank you for the entry Joseph. Light & Love
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Joseph May
Date: 7/17/2015 8:40:00 PM
Thanks for the inspiration Debbie...hugs
Date: 7/17/2015 7:32:00 PM
a powerful write on 3 different aspects on food - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx - (final stanza need line 2 should be of)
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Joseph May
Date: 7/17/2015 8:41:00 PM
Thank you Jan...hugs

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