Starving

Starving
Literally and figuratively
It is my heart and soul
That is ravenous
The cravings for love
The seeking of acceptance
That is the only
Appetite
Food holds little appeal
And I feel the strain
Of a body getting leaner
My layers of protection
Falling away
Exposing me
Showing the flaws that always
Lived under the flesh
I looked to you
Sister of size
Glorious and abundant
Thought you’d understand me
Because you have known hunger
Try to find nourishment
In some shared possibility
But who could ever
Fill that empty space
Not you
My gnawing leaves you hurt
My need too insatiable
My hunger too demanding
You cannot stave off
This starvation
Push me away
It is easier
Confirms that this
That I
Am lacking