Hunger of the mind hunger of the soul
A child's stomach empty as it sits in the cold
When will we learn there are things more valuable than gold
A handful of rice sticky and warm
Fills the belly and comforts the soul
A feeling some wish to know
Thankful for what is before you
Some might not see it; a prayer of thanks is what you do.
You see a feast of nourishing food.
A handful of rice sticky and warm
Fills the belly and comforts the soul
A feeling many wish to know
Pressure and time hardens a diamond
Pressure and time softens the rice
We ignore the doctor's advice, think everything is alright.
A handful of rice sticky and warm
Fill the belly and comforts the soul.
A feeling I wish to know
Contentment with the simple joys of life
Strength is facing the challenges of the night.
The next day's pains are healed by the light.
A handful of rice sticky and warm
Fill the belly and comforts the soul.
A feeling everyone should know.
©Copyright Thomas Dooley 2020
