Tag: table
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Wait For You
Greens, turkey, black-eyed peas, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, dressing and gravy Prayers over a table full of food with no guests You forgot about us You ignored our thanksgiving After all these years… I still wait for you to come Love always, Esha <3
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Puzzles
It leaves minds tired Hands twisted Feet confused Pieces lost in dialect Hidden on the floor While thoughts spill And slip into the cracks Of old forgotten insecurities never filled It is left on the table Until an urge to complete the unfinished task returns again Irritation sets in Frustration sets in Life breaks into…
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He Keeps Going
This poem is dedicated to my father. He Keeps Going He trucks through muddy terrain In worn out and creased black boots Working hard to earn green loot To put hot food on the table For fresh smiles on glowing faces In the name of his…
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Cookout
Cookout Lip smacking and R&B music wailing Can be heard across the street Jovial voices saturated in’ emboldened jubilee Teeth locking onto the tender flesh of barbecued beef Plaid patterned, picnic tables are side by side Topped with full pans of decadent soul food Baked macaroni, roasted chicken, grilled polishes, Hamburgers, potato salad and…
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