A New Hunger

Just a quickly jotted poem before bed I am not a poet, but why not attempt this :)

 Time to eat

My stomach is not growling

 

Time to eat

My mouth is not watering

 

Time to eat

I have nothing on my plate

 

Time to eat

I don’t feel so good

 

Time to eat

Am I dying?

 

Time to eat

Blackness swallows me

 

Time to eat

There is a light at the end of the tunnel

 

Time to eat

I hear someone coming

 

 Time to eat.

Reviews

[chimetime]

The image and desperate/carnivorous vibe is strong. As a poem from the perspective of a zombie, this is perfect. However, as a poem from the perspective of a biologically normal human being, I think it can go further. Man does not need to be a zombie to do crazy things.

[Novel Minded_75]

Yes, it was from the perspective of a newly awakened zombie as the natural man was breathing his last.
Just a fun poem to write before bed one evening.
Thank you for your review. I appreciate it :)

[Great Aunt Astri]

The interpretations of 'hunger' can be many. But I see that this is a dying man who then turns into a Zombie. And is hungry for blood? You wrote it just before bedtime. Did you have nightmares after writing this? But it a clever little poem and I enjoyed it

[Novel Minded_75]

Thank you for your time and the comments, Great Aunt Astri: Horror has always been a genre I have enjoyed since watching, 'An American Werewolf in London' in 1982. It remains my all-time favorite film of all time.
As for any nightmares, no, I did not receive any that night. I have never truthfully found zombies that terrifying. Werewolves, however....I love those!!!

[Great Aunt Astri]

I don't think I have ever met any zombies or werewolves ... unless they were heavily disguised. Now witches and trolls however ... I love those

[Jacob Clifford]

I wasn't sure what to make of this until I saw the tags. Zombie? Meaning the perspective of this poem is someone who is a zombie? It that's the case, then everything seems to click into place. It's great that you wrote this, even though you say you're not a poet. One part of writing and improving is stepping out of your comfort zone occasionally. Again, I look forward to seeing more form you.

[Novel Minded_75]

Yes, someone who dies during the telling and awakes a hungry zombie. Just a fun submission before calling it a night.
I have always fashioned myself someone who can write about various subjects, but yes, poems were never something I aimed for.
I'm glad that you liked it.
It was simple and to the point, I thought.
Thanks for the review :)