waking up in an empty space
with empty stomachs
Hunger presents a challenge.
We can't recall
the day we ate a proper meal
Sometimes we were fortunate to have it.
Living everywhere made us stronger.
We live with strangers every day.
Whoever discovers us
Whoever approaches us with a smile
We share whatever food we obtain.
We are street friends.
We became relatives.
We call each other cousins.
We've all got nowhere to go.
We live everywhere.
We sleep anywhere.
We're all over the city.
Hustling for what to eat
However, we continue to get
Something to eat.
We are somehow surviving.
We are still alive.
with our hunger.
About the Creator
Gloria Penelope
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Comments (5)
So touching!
A heart-touching poem. Deep thoughts.
Until, of course, they're not. This is so distressing.
This was so sad. Unfortunately it is the reality for so many. Loved your poem!
A great poem! Very well written!!