Consumption

all engrossing
all engulfing
unrequited hunger
stumbling towards
a stammering peace
daggered, piercing denial
raging at the heart
senses flee, benumbing
a weary soul
a kiss, perhaps
might it quench
might it abate
the yearning pang

photo and poem © by DC Lessoway

Posted in: poem, poetry

screenwriter. director. poet. an open mind. Not right, left or central, simply human.

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