"hunger bends in quiet seclusion..." What a beautiful line! "...the dreams that come will murmur peace" also, both lines that feature intangible things (dreams, hunger) taking action.

I think that rhyming poems are easier to write, but ultimately harder to write well, so when I see that a poem is using rhyme my antennae tend to go up. I relaxed after a line or two with this one tho, I thought you made excellent use of the form without it feeling contrived. Beautifully written, following you :)