Ever empty mouths

When hungry mouths went crying
they left and searched the waves
casting nets
mostly returning
with empty hands
and vainly praying for better days

The fickle wind caused many
never to come home
inviting them to rest
aside their father’s dream
that long ago
abandoned hope

For those who returned
their minds now weep
each time they see the bitterness
of families that cannot sleep
listening to the anger crying
of ever empty mouths

© 27-08-2008
(uit: Very simple expressions of very single moments)