Notes About The Poem
The U.S. hunger crisis is not over. ~

Food Lines

Food prices rise, the people despair
Of long lines of vehicles for miles
Overwhelmed by need
Desperation tires their minds

Linda, single Mom, grips steering wheel
Inwardly asks, "How did I get here?"
Never thought it would happen to her family
Empathic food bank volunteers load her trunk
Sobering all-season snapshot of the U.S.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Romios Avatar
November 29, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Well. Once our government succeeds in starving us, then not only censoring us, including schools and organizations, the forces us to buy the climate change hoax, and wear masks, what is left, simple answer,….COMMUNISM. things are expensive yes. However in this admin,,anyone can get Food Stamps. Even those working. Freeloaders bid in the USA.. churches do help people. Unless we get rid of Biden, we will not only have less food, but no rights and no country. Pangie xxx
Frank Avatar
November 29, 2023 at 7:41 AM
True...well done..
Elliott Avatar
November 29, 2023 at 10:12 AM
Thank you, Mark. So kind of you to come by and take the time to read my acrostic. Yuletide Blessings to you. ~
Turner Avatar
November 28, 2023 at 8:38 AM
A sad reality, Regina. We have priced ourselves right out of living. The American dream now consists of food and shelter instead of a lavish lifestyle, necessities not luxuries.
Elliott Avatar
November 28, 2023 at 12:56 PM
Hi Daniel, a sobering commentary on life in the U.S. for many people. I don't know when it's ever going to get "better." Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my acrostic. ~
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