Choking Their Hunger

The kitchen cupboards were

underprepared for them.

Four minority minors crying out,

hands chocking the hunger.

Their eyes wandered wide at one

another,

all wondering through the pain.

What will we eat today?

—JG  ©2026

— I was reflecting on my childhood

and it took me back to this truth.

Today I am grateful for everything I

have, but with the mindfulness that

today even today this truth belongs

to many other children.