The Hunger

Aching desire, physical need; The animal in each of us longing to feed: On the primal necessity of satisfying the thirst For companionship, love, and the game Unversed. Reckless teasing, innocent play; Awakens the instinct, though fight as you may: It consumes to the core of your very existence and confuses the mind with its incessant persistence. Provoking, evoking, blind action undefined and the hunger remains and common sense resigns itself to the game. There is no mystery; There is nothing to hide. The animal in each of us will not be denied: ...Surrender.