Starved Stomachs

Starved Stomachs

A Poem by Raj Sahu
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This poem shows the dark side of humanity and the bad effect of poverty.

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The eyes were constantly searching,
Searching for the food to quench the appetite.
But the stony passers were ignoring
the hungry mouths, imagining of a bite.

Poverty has become an antagonist,
In the story of starved stomachs.
Each character and himself the protagonist
Just thinks and their thumbs they suck.

The eyes shed bitter tears
And their hearts complained to the Lord,
"O Almighty! Are we lacking in prayers
or had done the deeds so abhorred?"

Unbeatable crying, but still lives the hope
And it will live until breaks the life's rope.

© 2019 Raj Sahu


Author's Note

Raj Sahu
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Very moving
Hunger seems to be all around us where ever we live and travell
Old people here
Do they spend money on eating or Heating
They live in cold houses temperatures below freezing wearing hats, coats and gloves.
Food from the "Food Bank"

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

5 Years Ago

Thanks for such a wonderful review!
Wild Rose

5 Years Ago

My pleasure young man



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A very sad poem. It is real in our world. Many people are dying of starvation. Few organizations helping the needy. Thank you for sharing the powerful words and thoughts.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

6 Years Ago

Thanks a lot. 😊
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

You are welcome.
This is one of the best ones of yours that I've read so far. I did not notice any glaring grammar issues. It reads smoothly thru-out & expresses a strong social statement presented with clarity & good imagery. I felt as if I were the one walking & turning my face away so I didn't have to see this suffering.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

6 Years Ago

Thank you so much mam. 😊
not bad I kinda like your style too....

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

6 Years Ago

Thank you. 😊
This is a truely raw piece of work. Honest. And real. Which is how i like to keep my stuff. I actually got some bew stuff i got to up load soon here.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

6 Years Ago

Thanks for your review. I appreciate it. 😊😊
What a beautiful poem sir! amazing!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

6 Years Ago

Thank you a lot dear. 😊😊
If only more people in the world would recognize that this is a truth!!
Well written and expressed!
Tabby

Posted 6 Years Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

6 Years Ago

Thank you very much. 😊😊
The words bleed raw and painful, as do the subjects. "Starved stomachs" "the stony passers were ignoring the hungry mouths, imagining of a bite". So many babies dying, suffering. You eloquently describe the hellish scene. I pray their hope will prevail.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

6 Years Ago

Thank you a lot. 😊😊
Great writings. Grammer can be not all that important the main thing is to tell it how it is and this is what your writing and image are able to achieve here

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

6 Years Ago

Thank you so much dear. 😊😊
George Coombs

6 Years Ago

Your welcome
Very nicely done. I felt the anguish of the tiny bellies.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

6 Years Ago

Thanks for your review.
No kid in this world should be starving.
It is a stain on humanity.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Raj Sahu

6 Years Ago

Yes, it is. Thanks for your review.

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Added on May 7, 2017
Last Updated on September 6, 2019
Tags: Poverty, Hunger, Starvation, Tears, Hope

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Raj Sahu
Raj Sahu

Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India



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Myself Raj Sahu from the historic town of Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. I had completed my high schooling with flying colours from Choithram School, Indore in Humanities stream and was first in or.. more..

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