It's the Hunger that Drives You

Thomas W Case



I'm on a Bukowskiesque roll;
pounding them 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.

  • Author: Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 12th, 2024 18:09
  • Comment from author about the poem: The YouTube video is of me doing a reading at a coffee shop in Iowa City. Check out my book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems on Amazon.com
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Comments3

  • sorenbarrett

    I too know this hunger that waxes and wanes. It is when I am sated that I worry most. A meaningful write. I also loved the poems you read. The first evoked feelings of Vincent so unappreciated in his life, very identifiable, the second struck a chord as well as did the last due to my love of nature.

    • Thomas W Case

      Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

    • Neville



      This reminds me of someone Bucko & was very muchly enjoyed ..

    • Teddy.15

      Like a rap I read this, such fun and yes I hope too they keep coming, even though I feel somewhat intimidated by Bukowski only because he was very crude I do absolutely love his work, and I said on the very first poem I read from you that your work so reminds me of him. We have our very own legend right here on MPS amazing. 🤗

      • Thomas W Case

        You are too kind. Thank you.



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