In a time of hunger

In a time of hunger

there is much abundance which cannot be reached,

there are memories of uncertain times,

there are barren gardens beside deep luxuriant pools.

In a time of hunger

politicians and psychics

predict financial hardships and broken hearts,

encourage our fears then charge us

for false spirits to cure them away,

offer their red hands full of hopes and prayers.

In a time of hunger what can be done? I have

no media prowess nor extrasensory powers

so I fight

the politicians and psychics

with a rich harvest, flowers from a friend and

love on a wing.

Inspired by Our Drug of Choice. Photo by Fred Ni.