Helpless

Simonmugunzva

Helpless

A week later,

The pots of hope are still empty

My mother's two still pools stares blankly

Beyond the long gloomy  night

Where Life will fork out

A little something for us

From his empty pocket.

  • Author: Simbarashe Simon Mugunzva (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 23rd, 2022 13:27
  • Comment from author about the poem: A family facing starvation
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Doggerel Dave

    Neat but poignant - Thanks.

    Enjoy your stay here.

    PS: Name short form? Simon?



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