Sans Sustenance

Some folk gorge on ideas whilst others yet starve themselves on the edge of grand bazaars and market places......

Sans Sustenance

 

Despite the hunger

He ignores the gnawing ache

To feast on imagery   

 

 

Author's Note

Go on, take a bite..............

Reviews

[Alexis Turner]

Very clever and succinct poem

[Neville]

Many thank you's indeed Alexis Turner, much appreciated...... Neville

[LKBillips]

I call this going down the rabbit hole. When I get lost in my process and loss myself to a drawing or a craft and hours past by before I realize I haven't eaten all day. I like how you have put it here.

[Neville]

How very kind of you, thanks blown in your direction.... Neville

[Kichu]

Is this a haiku poem? I kept reading over and over to ensure I don't misunderstand the essence of what this poem is all about. Often when a writer gets into a flow, even hunger can't stop him right?

[Neville]

It is supposed to be... not the best but hey... not to worry, haiku's are meant to be variously perceived and otherwise interpreted .... N

[Kichu]

I agree with u. Like Shakespeare said, 'no work of art is good or bad, it always depends on the beholder'

[Neville]

Let's both hold on to that thought...... Neville

[Lyn Anderson]

Feast on imagery. Such a wonderful image that conjures in the mind.

[Neville]

Thank you Lyn... you just made me feel peckish...... Neville

[emmajoy]

I bit your 5: 7: 5 and imagined far more than..

I believe it was the Romans that thought that if honey didn't cure an ill, cabbage would! For sure, there's an elixir for the sadness in Man, he just has to accept it, cherish it - share it. LOVE. But, but, but, must be its reality, not its make-believe. We should all take a bite!

[Neville]

Hey emmajoy, I do so get excited when honey, cabbage and Romans are all mentioned in the same sentence.... I hope if you did indeed take a little nibble, it was pleasing to your tongue and palate..... AGT's..... Neville

[emmajoy]

There's a word for people like you! I adore honey.. and coleslaw - does that count?! As to the Romans, many of us are wearing togas in this present heatwave!

[Neville]

of course it counts... toga's.. just you be careful. I once saw a man eating one in India... oops sorry, thought you said tiger's.... am on my way then.... N

[emmajoy]

No comment... :))

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Reminded me of Matthew 4:4 - and that; 'man cannot live on bread alone ---' we need help from outside influences, if we are to fulfil our destiny … very though provoking short write - liked it immensely! :-)

[Neville]

you are very kind sir, thank you.. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

If food and drink don't quell that hunger, than what better than to feast on imagery. Some, so satisfying that it can feed the soul even though it may not fill your belly. Good morning Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

Absolutely...on the one hand, there is hunger, and then of course, there is hunger....thank you Chris and good morning..... Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

Do you mean feeding the soul instead of settling for superficial things?

[Neville]

Something like that my friend, thank you for checking in....N

[Coyote Poetry]

Strong and powerful use of words. It is amazing what the human body can accept. Thank you Neville for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Neville]

Thank you ..........N

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Ayvid N]

This happens to me sometimes when I'm angry. I just close myself to the beauty around me. Beautifully written.

[Neville]

Hello stranger, then you are not alone.Many thanks to you..........Neville

[Ayvid N]

You are welcome.... :)