The following poem was graciously
submitted by two students from king estates middle school in Oakland,
California.
Hunger Blues
by Harry Wysinger and Steven Moore
Dancing
all alone, feeling nothing good
It's been so long since I ate something good
All I've seen is why I weep
And all I had for dinner was some sleep
You know I'm lonely,
so lonely my heart is empty
and I've been hungry
My hands and knees are cold at night
I look around dumpsters for a bite.
When I look for food,
I go on a mission,
stay in school and you won't be in my position.
Think about it,
take a second,
always be grateful
for your blessings.
All I need is for my hunger to ease,
and anything you can offer me please.
I beg, I beg for food,
But people act rude
All I need is a piece of meat to ease my hunger,
to eat
I beg and beg please
just give me something to eat.
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