Famine

Neville

Famine

 

I imagine her

heady,

with the scent

of Bulgarian

roses

and bergamot ..

But I am

starving and

full bellies

seldom feel

slack ..

Still there are

no calories

in memories,

my darling ..

So none of us

shall ever get fat ..

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  • Teddy.15

    Worth reading multiple times dear Nev, I'm still trying to get my head around it it's so powerful. 🤗

    • Neville



      I always appreciate your visits and the kind words you invariably leave behind Teddy .. thank you .. Neville

    • Dayena

      your words delicately captures the essence of longing and memory. just awesome..

      • Neville



        and you are far too generous and kind and ..

      • orchidee

        A fine write N. KP's not fat, but she's a bloated trout. lol.

        • Neville



          if word gets out, you will go hungry tonight, without doubt ..

        • Accidental Poet

          A feast in the making. 😁👍

          • Neville



            ... and truly I thank you my friend .. Neville

          • Thomas W Case

            Truly brilliant.

            • Neville



              How very kind sir T .. Thank you, Neville

            • Dove

              "Memories never get fat" How sweet to know that they never go to the waist, but never get wasted. Sorry, time passes quickly. Nice to read you again Dear.

              • Neville



                it is always a pleasure to find that you have been here Dove .. I had been wondering how you are ..

              • Goldfinch60

                So true Neville, no calories in memories.

                Now where is my sausage egg and bacon breakfast!

                Andy

                • Neville



                  at least you could remember its on the menu .. enjoy big boy 🙂

                • Garth Rakumakoe

                  When famine walks the land. Brought to life so vividly, by your pen sir. A moving piece.

                  • Neville



                    Thank you kindly Garth, a very much appreciated visit sir .. Neville



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