Hunger Song

Once upon a time on our reservation, the only food in the house was a half-empty box of sugar cubes. My sisters and I rationed them for most of a day. They did nothing to quell our hunger, but we learned there’s sweetness inside every little hell. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shermanalexie.substack.com/subscribe