Friday, March 23, 2012

The Days of Hunger

 We exist in the days of hunger and revolution.
Viral expansions of those crying for morsels of warmth and justice
Tranquility yet to be mourned...
"A piece of bread would buy a bag of gold." 
Is it apocalyptic or a figment of the imagination?
Hearing what our itching ears want to hear.
Deafening and defaming the shouts of our children.
The charades continue in capitalistic
Labyrinths of humanity encircled by the mazes of our soul preoccupation.
Shall I dare ask for a crust, to dip it in the milk of mankind. 
 Gently awaiting the weeping and reaping of another, mangled in the excuses of violence and bloodshed. 
The moans of our saints lie in spattered streets while the sheets enclose the mutations.
Silence shall be broken.

We exist in the games of hunger and revolution

Silence the cries.  

8 comments:

  1. sorry tried to comment yesterday but the word verification blocked me...

    have you seen hunger games? we def live ina world where far too many go hungry...and with the price of groceries sky rocketing it is only getting worse....

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  2. Timely thought provoking write, Lorely. This does remind a bit of a novel my oldest daughter was telling me about. Your words really evoke emotion and draw the reader into contemplation as to the role they play ... would play in this scenario.

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  3. So tru..It's a shame that so many go hungry everyday..You did a great job..Susie

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  4. Once again, you have written a true poem. This one conveys the depth and tragedy of humanity's ignorance. You are an artist.

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  5. Thanks friends...of course my inspiration was "Hunger Games"...I read the book and saw the movie. I think it strikes a chord with so many because we realize how realistic this quest could be...someday in the future.

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  6. Lorely, I am writing you to ask your permission to use your poem "Liberation" in a video I would like to make with visuals and my music. I will do all the work, but will give you credit of course for your poem. I am sending you the links to a couple of videos I have made to give you the idea. http://youtu.be/4PiYHfS7uIg http://youtu.be/j_7DAXuPdaQ Let me know what you think. Best. Betsy Grant

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  7. Of course the spiritual food is important - even - or maybe - ESPECIALLY with those who's bellies are full.

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  8. VERY HEART RENDERING, ITS SUCH AN IMBALANCE IN THIS WORLD THAT SOME OF US HAVE EVERYTHING AND SOME NONE.

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