Hunger rains

Like a summer storm
hunger pours down.
Loud.
Strong.
Sudden.

Eating I notice how
the heavy rains diminish.
Slowly, hunger reduces
to a persistent drizzle.
Finally, a soft patter of raindrops.
Then, quiet, as the dry
ground drinks in the wet.

When the sun appears.
I calmly take my last bite
ending this meal.

From Donald Altman