Feel the needy
Make thinkable when think about
My dear lad,
I know,
Every one of us,
Including you and me,
Feel hungry,
But as well,
It is a margin,
That parts us,
Into two corners,
Dear chum,
I can feel very well,
The pain you are in,
Which is a result of,
The poverty,
Brought you by the fate,
I know,
Fighting with hungry,
is worse than,
Engaging a war,
My eyes are emotional,
When I see you on the road,
Or anywhere else,
My hands get very encouraged,
To give you,
Even the only one Kit-Kat with me,
To comfort you,
My heart says,
‘If you can touch and relieve,
That helpless heart inside,
Please do it for them,’
‘If you can take,
A portion of affliction they have,
Please take it for them,’
Then I keep calm,
When I realize it is a daydream,
My dear lad,
Forgive me,
For not doing the best thing,
For you.
About the Creator
Esala Gunathilake
I am an enthusiastic writer who feel the sense of humanity. Thus, I can write stanzas, short stories, novels, articles and blogs as well. I am a blog contributor for the Ananda College Engineer's Ink student chapter website.
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Comments (2)
This poem is a heartfelt and poignant reflection on the plight of those who struggle with poverty and hunger. Your desire to alleviate this suffering even if just by sharing the last kit-kat demonstrates your selfless and caring nature. This poem serves as a powerful reminder.
It shook the heart for a while Esala! How little amount of people thinks like this. This is a well said one. Let's wish all the souls who are suffering from hungry may overcome it as soon as possible!! Please accept my heartfelt bow on you!