bread

when the church
delivered
a basket
and box of food,
canned goods
and a turkey
on your porch
in 1968
you rejoiced,
your mother cried
while she cooked.
you ate
until you
and all seven
of your
sibling's stomachs
were full
and round
and your waning
faith, for
awhile
was healed.
staying hungry
has a way
of moving you
closer to God.