Tag Archives: hunger

Two: Gluttony

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Helen

I will not choose I will consume it all Dark or light Dull or bright I’ll take it all I need the taste The wicked true delight There’s none for you It’s not for two This shines too bright It … Continue reading →

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Feast

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Helen

This ravenous hunger Will not be satiated These elegant hosts Not here ingratiated A perfect feast Is kept at arm’s length To bridge this distance There is no strength The fatted cow lies In glorious display This perfect savagery Here … Continue reading →

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Feeding Time For Fools – for Prompt 24 – Vixen

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Helen

They have named me vixen These shrewd, careful boys In a word they have captured All elements, all meanings As though in describing thus I am therefore contained It’s just feeding time for fools And only fools here remain They … Continue reading →

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Hunger Part 2

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Helen

Gnawing need Beyond our choice Sweet desire Finds its voice Given nourishment We rejoice Craving, hunger Beyond our choice Stomach tightens Dragging need Isn’t gluttony Or even greed From this hell we Must be freed Grasping hunger Dragging need © … Continue reading →

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Hunger

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Helen

Within starvation’s eyes so many years desert bound and lost, he fed on little more than approbation and applause Displaying his frail skeleton like artwork Saying ‘this is me, come feast on shrivelled skin and carcass masquerading as delight’ And … Continue reading →

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Thai Food Craving

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Helen

I am craving Thai food Sweet and spicy Succulent and tender Curries and stir fries Rice soaked with juices Coconut milk and bamboo I wonder if I’ve too little salt In my system This craving is so strong Or I’ve … Continue reading →

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Hungry Ghosts

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Helen

Raw hunger claws within a soul drawn by grief Grasping hands close around the heart of bereaved Drawing life from emotion’s well Vampire soul Phantom here clamouring for life already gone Feed the loss Aching cavern found never filled Hungry … Continue reading →

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