Hunger Strikes Again!

It attacks ever so gradually
waiting for the prey to come out of the tree
it rumbles..... gives a long growl
The beast is on the prowl
always completley churning
a feeling of distinct burning
horrid sensation of emptiness, there's nothing there
maybe I should say a prayer
that lunch will come
for my stomach is feeling numb
that bell better give its ring
because I am about to give a long scream.