Hungry

Batting away 
the hold on me to 
rebuke all kindness 
to expel in blindness
the vomit that is dread. 

I fear too many things 
on an empty stomach, so
I inhale the final drops
of my woeful sustenance—
where are you, 
Little Hope?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Scott Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 5:54 AM
I like the pattern perhaps like saying food for thought yes hope at times all we have left xx
Breidenthal Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 11:58 AM
Very perceptive, David. I like how you analyze poetry! ~Laura
Bordner Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 4:41 PM
Be careful what you wish for Poetess...
Breidenthal Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 4:58 PM
Too true, Justin <3 ~Laura
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