Mother Hunger stares at me With those empty eyes, Parched lips, Protruding belly, And the bigness of - A world awry Starvation hopes at me With a bucket brimming with The golden kernels of A million dollar sunset Offset by the rambling Road to rescue Death fills me With endless knowing Of another mother rocking Her starving baby One last time To sleep An internationally recognized food justice leader and specialist, Liz Reitzig has recently presented her memory- and nature-infused poetry at readings throughout the County. She is a mother to five amazing children and lives in Prince George’s County, MD with her family.
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PoemsThese poems were recognized at the 2019 WFD Poetry Competition ArchivesPoets
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