It's the Hunger that Drives You

It's the Hunger that Drives You

A Poem by Thomas W Case
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Here is a link to my latest poetry reading on you tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKnpk9OMWXg&t=6s

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I'm on a Bukowskesque roll,
pounding the poems out,
seven or eight a night.
I know it won't last.
It's like a fast.
It's the hunger that
drives you.
And when you're starving,
you eat--then rest.
Not today though, I've hit
my stride.
And the night is mine for
the taking.
And the words are mine for
the raping.
And my heart, I am staking
on the fact
that
I will stay
hungry.

© 2025 Thomas W Case


Author's Note

Thomas W Case
I recently did a poetry reading via Zoom in Iowa City. Here's the link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKnpk9OMWXg&t=6s

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Sometimes creativity seems to flow and it is fast and fierce and drives us to get those words out to paper and other times it is slow unmovable and stubborn refusing to let the thoughts out.

Mine is more apathy or my inner muse the creative part of my brain doesn’t not want to write what my logical part of my brain does. So I get stagnant.

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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

1 Week Ago

Thank you so much. I relate



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Thomas,
When Erato sneaks up behind and grabs you by the hair, sometimes she won't let go till you have laid her out to dry... As they say on Bourbon Street "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"
Vol

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Thomas W Case

6 Days Ago

Thank you, my friend.
Seven or eight a night? Enjoy it while you can, brother. Such binges are few and far between.

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Thomas W Case

6 Days Ago

Yes, for sure. Thank you my friend.
Stay, hungry, for sure..
But sounds more like a frenzy.

Still well written,
though.

Posted 1 Week Ago


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Thomas W Case

6 Days Ago

Thanks, much appreciated.
It's a strange toxic brew that eerms to build up them it all just comes running out

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Thomas W Case

6 Days Ago

Yes, thank you, my friend.
I know a good poetic diner that will satisfy some hunger, be ready for the thirst after that; writerscafe.
Thomas has a steak in it.

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Thomas W Case

1 Week Ago

Thank you Sami, I appreciate you.
Sami Khalil

1 Week Ago

You too. You are welcome
I envy your reading ability I have always had processing issues and post my two heart attacks my already poor processing became even worse lol:/ people always tell me they like my reading voice but what they don’t realize is it’s easier when you talk into a recording device doing it into a live atmosphere is a world of difference! I loved the poem and I have a real love hate relationship with chuck I love how he can transfer his thoughts in a manner that makes it almost as if it’s your own synapse pattern but I hate how he drowned his voice in alcohol

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Thomas W Case

1 Week Ago

Thank you, Robert. I appreciate it.


its a great motivator isn't it .. hunger that is .. a bit like pain and fear .. and no less uncomfortable we just have to feed n fuel it .. don't we .. Neville

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Thomas W Case

1 Week Ago

Yes, we do. Thank you, brother.
Sometimes creativity seems to flow and it is fast and fierce and drives us to get those words out to paper and other times it is slow unmovable and stubborn refusing to let the thoughts out.

Mine is more apathy or my inner muse the creative part of my brain doesn’t not want to write what my logical part of my brain does. So I get stagnant.

Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

1 Week Ago

Thank you so much. I relate
Fabulous Thomas, we feel yr Hunger for the Glory of The Word and Creation. 'In the beginning was The Word, and The Word was God...' Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

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Thomas W Case

1 Week Ago

Much appreciated, my friend.
Also, Frank O'Hara wrote similarly....bunches at a time...several in a night....as if like a conduit.
The hunger leaves then the hunger comes back...it is the way with some of us, Thomas.
j.

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Thomas W Case

1 Week Ago

Thank you. You said it all there.

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Added on February 3, 2025
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Thomas W Case
Thomas W Case

Clear Lake, IA



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Thomas W. Case was born in Oxnard. He has published 3 volumes of poetry. The Bullfrog Dreams of Flying, Artichokes, Avocados, and Van Gogh, and Seedy Town Blues. He has won several poetry contests. Hi.. more..

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