Poem -

THE FAMISHED

Those wonder -waiting eyes 
bigger than his belly ---
that mouth 
set grim in sadness. 
Poets and public - men
watch, write and talk 
of his travails. 
All over the globe ---
how often he dies !
how well he dies !
One day
he will be recognised 
and rewarded. 

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Richard Waters

Work with a social conscience crafted so well.
Thank you for sharing.
Take care.  :)

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