Victory Gardens
Victory gardens of the past
are the incentive of community gardens today,
during the first and second world wars,
vegetables and fruits were scare so
communities got together and grew what
was needed and happily traded,
people living in the city were persuaded.
Tomatoes, carrots, lettuce beets and peas,
planted by families to prevent food shortages,
a way to make sure there was enough food
for the soldiers fighting around the world,
the idea spread to Australia, Canada, England
and other countries where needed the most,
a way to be part of the cause and help upmost.
Public lands and private yards had gardens,
all for helping the world-wide cause for food,
soils were tilled and seeds were planted,
ending upon the tables for consumption,
transportation was not needed only hands
to carry the food to homes or short distances,
communities helping as coexistences.
Today the need for victory gardens is important,
a practical way to fill up empty urban lots,
people learn to grow their own food by saving
money and encouraging children a new skill,
an opportunity for families' well-being,
and learning the gift of sharing for everyone,
being grateful when the earthly project is done.
June 8, 2020
Copyright © Sonia Walker | Year Posted 2020
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