EMPTY STOMACH

I dropped my food into the waste, A careless act, a thoughtless haste, And though I didn't think it through, I know it's something I shouldn't do.

Millions of people cry for food, Their stomachs empty, their spirits subdued, And here I am, with plenty to eat, Wasting it without a second thought, how could this be sweet?

The food I threw away without a care, Could have fed someone, somewhere, Someone who's hungry, someone who's in need, Someone whose pain I could have helped ease.

So let us all take a moment to think, Before we discard what's on our plate and brink, Remember that food is a precious thing, And wasting it only causes suffering.

Let's not let our greed and gluttony reign, But instead, let's work to ease the pain, Of those who hunger and need our care, By sharing our blessings, showing we're aware.