from the soup bowl,
their anticipation
had risen at the approach of
meal time.
But they
were left hungry;
one bowl between many
only served to tantalise them
further.
Empty
days and stomachs
were all they could expect
poverty and deprivation
to bring.
Words and picture inspired by Mag #117, with its image of an original painting by Paul Gaugin.
A different twist on the prompt Jinksy ~
ReplyDeleteI like the one bowl between many...this is true, sadly ~
Yup hunger is hard for sure- life sapping. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Grace that image captured it for me, too! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI brought out hunger, too...
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
A story replayed many times worldwide. I like the anticipation rising like steam from the soup bowl.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that the girl has the one big bowl in front of her. Sad to think of kids going hungry but, so true.
ReplyDeleteNicely done Jinksy!
A good reminder of all the hungry kids out there. I put a bag of canned goods on the mailbox yesterday...
ReplyDeleteWell worth saying, Penny.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the picture. And words so true and today's world.
ReplyDelete"one bowl between many"
ReplyDeleteWhat a great line!
many mothers are in a soup line today- lest we forget
ReplyDeleteSad, Jinsky! But a lot of truth in your verse. Many a time the child goes hungry. Unemployment and poverty are invariably the culprits. Great verse, Ma'am!
ReplyDeleteHank
Oh yes, this is another nice twist from viewing this lovely painting! Amazing how all our minds unravel another new story!
ReplyDeleteit is def not an easy life for many...they anticipate it for a while but after time reality does set in that there will not be much...and you live with it...
ReplyDeleteThey definitely look hungry. Good words.
ReplyDeleteThere's certainly too much hunger in the world...
ReplyDeleteNow do they tear each other to shreds ?
ReplyDeleteThat is the feeling I got from the painting as well. Empty bowl!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
SueAnn
Sadly, so many in this world do not have sustainable food sources. Thank you for sharing this reminder, Jinksy.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, the reminder. Well said.
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for all the hungry children in the world ... nicely penned!
ReplyDeleteImpressed by the thrust of this one.
ReplyDeleteVery thought-provoking poem. So much we take for granted yet these few words have reminded us of how much we have to appreciate.
ReplyDeleteCJ x
Sadly, I think many children could relate to this scenario. Well written.
ReplyDeleteDeep words, a change from all the great humour Mags we've come to enjoy from you. Nicely written.
ReplyDeleteAll too true, and you expressed it well.
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