Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

A Hunger

To wander in drab gloomy streets.
Sleepy eyes, red cold nose,
darkened cheekbones,
a rumbling stomach.
A nightmare condensed,
no way out.  
How many tears must he shed?

High on a building a large bird sat,
black as dusk, eyes searching for prey.
Was it a hawk or a crow?
His eyes could barely see,
but he could smell
the coffee being prepared,
the toast being burned.

All in vain, the bird was better than him.
He swallowed his pride
and slowly trudged
towards a day shelter.
At least there he could eat.
Then back again
in the dark streets
where he could hide
from the foreshadowing of death.

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Jennifer Proxenos June 17, 2021 at 10:50 AM You write about the realities of life my friend, the sad truth on the news worldwide that the situation is worsening daily. So well penned, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Joanna Daniel June 15, 2021 at 9:04 PM A sad write, Victor, really sad that people have to live on the streets..

Bj Legros Kelley June 15, 2021 at 3:14 PM This is so terribly sad. Thank you for shedding light on this tragic and horrible reality.

Beryl Edmonds June 15, 2021 at 12:50 PM It’s so sad and lonely living on the streets hungry for a bite to eat. That's something birds never have to worry about when all is provided on the land. A thought provoking free verse write Victor… Belle

Evelyn Judy Buehler June 15, 2021 at 12:13 PM The suffering and despair of a destitute man is captured well in this sad and heartfelt poem. Governments certainly need to prioritize better, because what is more important than a person's life? Excellent writing, Victor.

Eve Roper June 15, 2021 at 9:40 AM Great write, Victor.

Sotto Poet June 15, 2021 at 9:20 AM Hi Victor, what a great poem you wrote. We must continue to remember those who go without a full meal. This pain is more terrible than any other suffering they have ever faced. Birds do not have to worry about money or food since it is constantly available to them. Should it be permitted for a bird to have more than a human?

Kim Rodrigues June 15, 2021 at 8:14 AM In straights of hunger, all gloom and doom, where even a meal will still send him to his eventual death. Well done, my friend!

Alexis Y. June 15, 2021 at 6:47 AM WoW! Victor, What a deep and thought-provoking write. Birds can find food and shelter. It is sad the a person is not as fortunate as a bird. Well done. I'm adding this to my favs. Have a nice day, my friend:-) Alexis

Unseeking Seeker June 15, 2021 at 5:36 AM A dark, poignant, harsh reality

Jenna Logan June 15, 2021 at 5:27 AM The sadness in this is overwhelming. Birds do not worry about shelter and food, for it is always provided. Should a bird have more than a man? Nicely expressed, Victor.

Vijay Pandit June 15, 2021 at 4:39 AM You speak for many, Victor. A powerful reminder to the well fed world.

Supraja Kannan June 15, 2021 at 2:49 AM Deep and thought provoking write that describes the sufferings of poor people in this pandemic time...

Christuraj Alex June 15, 2021 at 2:12 AM Indeed, is a great Hnger. So beautiful.

Anitha Jayasankar June 15, 2021 at 2:10 AM Yes, there are SO many people who do not have a single meal to eat... when our soul pursues for 'wants' more and more, we must always think of those people like this... who have nothing... nothing at all.... An inspiring poem Victor... God bless... ~ Ani

Tom Cunningham June 15, 2021 at 1:08 AM So sad Victor that in this day and age there are many who have little or nothing to eat. Tom