Life's fuel

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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13 comments
 

The farmers tend
it, and then they send
it to shops, we spend
on it, for we depend
on it, and then we bake
it, and like to make
it into cake and meal
that will appeal
and keep us living;

but who is giving
much thanks and thought
– we really ought,
for in some countries
there’s hunger, disease
from drought and war,
or the lifeline‘s diverted,
stored
in secret hoard –
for some, corrupt,
supplies disrupt,
grow rich and fat
in greed on that
which others need
to feed, survive.

[IP:Food]

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Comments

Submitted by Turlough on

I like this Rhiannon. A tight and topical rhyme. I can almost hear Stormzy reciting it.

Turlough

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Very well said Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

and thanks for the cherries. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Listening to the news, we really are so lucky, as you say! I like very much how you make food sound like a force, like water or electricity, that can be blocked - your rhyme and rhythm helps with that feeling of movement

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. In so many countries there can be those who will syphon off aid, or just give way to corruption and greed and selfishness. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

"..for in some countries
there’s hunger, disease
from drought and war.."

Nicely done with a lovely rhythm, Rhiannon.

An important message too. Food is such a vital commodity and subject to corruption. We are lucky that we can just run down to the local shop or visit a supermarket. Many around the world haven't got that luxury.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

yes, and give thanks for what we have, daily! Rhiannon (and thanks to you for read and thoughtful comment!)

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

The promised land. Jip. This is the land of milk and honey, do some work in a garden for a morning, go to the grocers and buy a 2 liter of milk and a jar of honey. What else than? Not for everyone unfortunately, depends on your country I guess, as you say.

Exccellent rhyme, natural, easy, not artificial, not forced.

See you Rhiannon! Tom

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tom. what is particularly sad is when a country is rich in resources and good earth and climate, but civil unrest and greed halts production or diverts to the few. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

An accurate observation of two different enviroments, and how we should give thanks every day for the food we are able to grow and eat, while some countries are either less able, or do not have the right conditions.

Well told Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jenny, I appreciate your response. Rhiannon