Hunger

The Best Spice

The desire lingers
    unfulfilled
    self-denied

The aching for food
    for life
    for love

The missing piece
    right there
    resist it

The final moment
    then break
    the fast 

Pure
Joy

Now that we’re in the Lenten season I have fasting on the mind. I’ve also realized Lent and Ramadan coincide this year. At least in part. If you’re out there fasting take it easy and say a prayer for the poets.

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