Don'T Starve Me

Don't starve me of your heart beat
and call it silence.
Don't starve me of your soul's heat
and call it suspense.
Don't starve me of your sweet glow
and call it absence.
My dear, you are all I need to know,
preen not in pretence.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Oloye Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 3:52 PM
Excellent
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace