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Inspired by Constance La Frace Contest

   

Hunger

Felt faint, yearning, in front of the man's home,
I had not found a piece of bread this week,
All shunned poor me as I had Down's syndrome,
I searched high and low, I truly felt weak.
From open windows I smelt the food's reek,
A man came out, throwing his food away,
A cat came in to eat from a fish tray,
I tried to enter and to help myself,
The man saw, shooed me away as a stray
"That is all we need here, an ugly elf!"

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Constance La France Date: 7/21/2023 2:01:00 PM Victor, wonderful poem, so emotional and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge H Words ! Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 7/7/2023 3:57:00 PM such a heartbreaking scenario Victor, and sadly its a sight we now see all too often - in this day and age no one should go hungry thanks for sharing your thoughts, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/4/2023 10:51:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/picture. It is a sad part of life. Hungry is a terrible thing. Have a blessed/great day................. Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 7/4/2023 7:18:00 AM Back with heartfelt felicitations on your triumphant contest win. Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/4/2023 6:01:00 AM - Congratulations on this heartbreaking poem, Victor :) - hugs Login to Reply

Unseeking Seeker Date: 7/3/2023 7:53:00 PM Thanks for sharing this poignant, stark truth of human apathy. Hope this is widely read Login to Reply

Shirley Hawkins Date: 7/3/2023 12:17:00 AM Some people have no conscience. There by the grace of God go I sprang to my mind as I read your poem, Victor. I hope you have had a worry free day and all is as well as can be with you. Take care, Shirle Login to Reply

Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/2/2023 11:19:00 PM How unkind some people can be, to go hungry is a terrible thing, on top of that to be insulted for one’s looks is undeniably cruel. A marvellous write Victor…Belle Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/2/2023 6:41:00 PM it is so sad when one lives on the street and is not even treated like a human, thank you for this poem, so many times, people can be so cruel and uncaring. Login to Reply

Michael Tor Date: 7/2/2023 3:06:00 PM Sad reality Victor. You speak the truth in your poem. Compassion and love will end hunger if we all had it my friend. Hope you are well... ++++++++++++++++++++++ Login to Reply Victor Buhagiar Date: 7/2/2023 3:58:00 PM I'm well on the mend, praise be God.

Bill Baker Date: 7/2/2023 11:25:00 AM Nice rhyming and a great twist at the end, Victor. Have a great July! Bill Login to Reply

I Am Anaya Date: 7/1/2023 3:42:00 PM The callous homeowner and his no trespassing sign, remember that the meek shall inherit the earth! Login to Reply

Panagiota Romios Date: 7/1/2023 1:46:00 PM Well done, Victor. Sorry I am responding late. In the USA, anyone poor get food stamps,a free cell phone , a monthly stipend to live on and free health care on demand. In addition,there are many places to get served a hot lunch. Your poem still moves our hearts .. Panagiota Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 7/2/2023 2:26:00 PM To Victor.and others. There is no money in DC, we, the people pay billions in taxes to support those who need it. And fund our allies, schools. As well se pay for the President and all members of Congress, in a sense, it will is a privilege to pay. Some of us work two jobds to survive, Panahiota Victor Buhagiar Date: 7/1/2023 8:54:00 PM The USA is privileged. But I don't live there. In fact, I never visited the USA. I did go to Brazil. There are other countries that are not so privileged.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/1/2023 1:33:00 PM - A sad picture of how we humans can behave... no compassion - Great written, Victor - Best wishes in the contest - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/1/2023 12:48:00 PM How hard that is. I can’t imagine being hungry, food so close but out of reach. Well done! We all need to be reminded of our fellow man. Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 7/1/2023 12:05:00 PM How sad, but it goes on in this world. Great write. Hugs eve Login to Reply

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 7/1/2023 11:59:00 AM Both poem and picture are powerfully poignant, Victor. A change is much needed. Login to Reply

Lisa Ricci Date: 7/1/2023 11:12:00 AM Dear Victor. The humanity of it all. Your entry and words not to mention imagery of this is all so vivid and reaches any reader any soul... Take a bow at your creation and execution. Love and Blessings now and always to you and the angel in the entry. (smile) Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 7/1/2023 8:48:00 AM Victor, your poetic composition is truly remarkable and exceptional. It is disheartening, to contemplate the fact that they would not even grant a deprived individual access to their discarded waste. Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/1/2023 4:52:00 AM No one cars anymore for the sick or the hungry. A sad story of humanity, Victor. Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/1/2023 3:57:00 AM Really sad, Victor, to think that they wouldn't even allow a hungry man near their trash.. Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 6/30/2023 8:24:00 PM So sad ... heart rending ! The misery of poverty is the greatest misery. When animals have the freedom of eating from the thrown away food, a poor man is denied even that. A great entry for the contest dear Victor. All the Best Login to Reply