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Hunger Warning

Hunger Warning Family and friends are first to go Then the teeth and hair Weight loss due to hunger Is guaranteed Begging for food is against the law In most communities Hunger is not a crime but should be I’m looking for my other shoe Something delectable to chew on If you have it bring it back I licked it in the morning Who knows what you might contract From someone as low as me Return it please and let me starve in peace

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/21/2014 11:20:00 AM

WOW... WOW.. is there a hunger contest going on.... Love this .... XOX~ Linda

Earl Schumacker
Date: 5/21/2014 12:17:00 PM

Hi Linda. Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. No. No contest. I think hunger is a great subject in need of airing. I'm simply experimenting with it. A couple of minutes ago I completed the 3rd. in my series of hunger poems. I will publish it in a few moments. The one coming out right now is called "Hunger Artist." I was influenced by Franz Kafka and Knut Hamsen "Hunger" I own the book. Good luck trying to find it in the U.S. It is illegal to own or read this book in our country....Funny!...The land of the free. Thanks again. Have a great day. Earl

Nathan D.

Date: 5/21/2014 10:27:00 AM

I suppose if your going to starve it is best to starve in peace.

Earl Schumacker
Date: 5/21/2014 12:19:00 PM

Hi Nathan. Funny comment. Thanks. I hope you enjoyed it. Have a great day. Earl