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Hunger's Face

Quiet descends on the town The horizon deepest blue Tufts and wisps of clouds long departed Shadowy forms in their wake A gaunt figure threads his way through deserted marketplaces All too aware, indeed of the onset of Night

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 1/1/2020 5:22:00 PM
I do wish we would stop throwing away food when many are actually hungry!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/1/2020 6:24:00 PM
I second the emotion, Caren! Cheers, Gershon
Date: 12/31/2019 4:30:00 PM
Such a dark and deeply affecting piece my friend. No one should see this face, ever.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/31/2019 7:00:00 PM
Thanks for your moving endorsement of this little write, Chris! Season's best, Gershon
Date: 12/31/2019 3:42:00 PM
You made this feel very real and haunting.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/31/2019 4:14:00 PM
Well, hunger('s face) is very real and haunting. Here's to its elimination. ~ Gershon

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