Hunger Has Become a Meal — A Poem by Torsaa Emmanuel
Torsaa Emmanuel presents a poem that represents one of his missions, which is "to inspire and connect with readers by exploring themes of perseverance and hope" through verses such as these. According to the young Nigerian poet, "Hunger Has Become a Meal" encapsulates a "reflection on the weight of
Hunger Has Become a Meal
Shadows creep, darkness falls
A hunger that echoes, through empty halls
It's a whispered promise, of a meal yet to come
A longing that's a heavy chain, that weighs upon the heart, and is never undone
Memories of feasts, now taunt and tease
A bittersweet reminder, of the hunger that never ceases
It's a gnawing sense, of something missing deep
A pain that's a hollow ache, that only food can keep
In the mirror's gaze, a reflection stares
A hunger that's a haunting, that lingers, always there
It's a constant reminder, of the struggle to survive
A pain that's a nagging voice, that refuses to be silenced, or keep us alive
But still we rise, we face the day
A hunger that's a fuel, that drives us on our way
It's a fire that burns, a passion that never fades
A pain that's a reminder, of the strength that hunger has made.