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The Last slice of Bread

Pouring hatred, peaking crime rate

the brink of extinction was neared

to the heavenly earth once acclaimed

almost nothing was left to devour, however

left was just the last of all a slice of bread

Race began amongst rich, poor and powered

rich bid billions, people led rebellions

yet hungry me fought my way to savour

the last slice with all my power,

with all my might I put on a worthy fight

Covered in red with my warm blood that flood

injuries and suffering were lot

but it was all worth for the last slice I fought

feeble hands held to savour the lasting flavour

but then from near a wailing was so prevailing

that led me to a cradle which held a baby so fragile

worn out from the wailing was this weakling

looking at the frail unfed child I thought instead

Am I really worthy for this last slice of bread?

Harini K

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