With half the world starving
Why shouldn't I write about food?
For I know how that feels
I've known times both bad and good
Years ago I was but three
Much food was rationed boo hoo
I ate all that there was
Even licked a dish or two
War ends, times were still hard
That was us in the new world
Ate leaves and grass, food was short
Oft hungry in bed curled
Of course things turned out well
And better times did come round
Still recall those times long gone
Waste not want not; that's profound!
Image of WW2 children found at www.60ac3217c4637650...jpg
Even in Australia we had rationing in the war years. And I recall the joys of licking a plate!
ReplyDeleteWe had sugar and gas rationing (what I can remember) and for the life of me, I don't know how my parents feed our family of five.
ReplyDeleteWe too had rationing, of gas abd food i remember most. But we were a farming family so we grew most vegatables on our large farmer garden and at meat from animals we'd raised. Before that we lived through the Depression, the doctors bill for my birth we paid from our extra good potato garden crop that year.
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Things haven't changed that much, Robin. There are so many undernourished children who arrive at school with no breakfast to get them off to a good start and rely on free school meals. When I was teaching, I often gave children money for breakfast or lunch. I can't imagine what the school holidays are like for those kids.
ReplyDeleteThis is so evocative! I never understood why some people have the need to waste food knowing there are others out there who crave it. Indeed, waste not want not. Thank you so much for writing to the prompt, Robin 💝
ReplyDeleteWaste not want not was the mantra in our family. We lived off what we grew (or raised), but beyond that thrift ruled. Worn out clothing became quilts, coverlets, rag rugs, and such. Feed sacks became clothing, dish towels, and pillow cases. Metal scraps were saved and sold (or donated to the war cause during WWII). I still have some of the habits well learned!
ReplyDeleteI've never known hunger, but my parents, who lived through the Great Depression, did.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I got into a habit of not wasting before this all started.
ReplyDeleteI try not to waste food. So many people in need, especially now.
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