Hunger

Famished, starved truly
Love, withheld cruelly
Doled out in dribbles
Tiniest nibbles
Hunger unsated
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Beaufort Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Danny, sounds like you need a new girlfriend or partner. Maybe she doesn't like watching football and is sending you a message! LOL! Smiles. You could ask.
Derden Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Likely wouldn't know what to do with one LOL and my wife is actually pretty supportive & understanding but probably not THAT understanding!
George Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Starvation is most intense when there is starvation of love. More than physical hunger, it saddens people. Powerfully penned, dear Danny.
Derden Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Yes...I've been physically hungry and hungry for love & attention and by far the latter is worse.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I feel twinges of sadness when I see someone who isn't loved, especially when it's withheld. Truly cruel.
Derden Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Yes it is...thankfully we need never be alone!
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