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One theory regarding Poe's death was that it was caused (or accelerated) by Delirium Tremens. The above sentiment adds a bit of credibility to that one, in my humble opinion.
Alcoholics don't own the idea of a hungry heart, (nor are we the sole proprietors of melancholy, hyperbole or being flat out drama queens) but... whatever he is or was, however it all played out, I read that and I think "Poe gets it."
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In Buddhism, they talk about some people as 'hungry ghosts'- that was me in my addiction. And it can be me today when I let my wants get in the way of my needs and lose my gratitude.
Posted by: Susan | May 26, 2012 at 04:15 PM