I don't believe that he means it as a threat he really does mean it as an idolization of powerlessness due to the fact that throughout the poem he's using language that you could only expect from someone in a hopeless or powerless situation an de to the fact that the tone is slow and you could say placed in a logical way as to show a sense of powerlessness (hope this helps)
I might be wrong but for me, i say because from a long time ago there where rotten food sold then from the 21st
don't mistake me if you get it wrong but this is my answer
Explanation:
I did not read the whole thing
"Don't worry," she whispered.
They are eligible to....to um to be honest idk I'm not 32 sorry
A mother fulfils her child's needs and wishes.
And the last one could be when the mother is at her weakest she still tries be strong, because her child needs to rely on her.