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A Taste of Texas

Texas has been kind to me; You have to understand. In the state of Texas; Is where I found my man. They raise a lot of cattle, Bovines large beyond belief. I think this is the reason; That Texans love their beef. You grind it and you pound it, Most any cut will do. Then brown it in a big old pot; Add onion when you're through. Cook down with red tomatoes, And lots of chili powder; Add garlic, salt and pepper. Then simmer for an hour. I like Texas Chili I always add some beans, Not everybody's favorite But better than it seems. Texas has been kind to me; So do not be forlorn; In the state of Texas, Is where my son was born. Please let me just reflect a bit; And wax a little silly. Texas has been kind to me, And I like Texas Chile.

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/22/2019 3:18:00 PM

I have just read and commented on your first one! Thank you for letting me know you have short stories. I will be reading the others, too.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/22/2019 8:20:00 AM

there is a word limit with the free membership. That may be the problem.

Wanda Daugherty
Date: 10/22/2019 10:48:00 AM

You were right about the word limit, I fixed it, thank you. It makes sense now, it bothered the dickens out of me, if i post something I want it to at least be readable. Speaking of which, have you seen my short-stories? They are posted here on Poetrysoup, under short-stories.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/21/2019 11:29:00 PM

I knew I liked you! Yes, Texas has been good to me, too since we moved here, and I do like chili :)

Wanda Daugherty
Date: 10/21/2019 11:39:00 PM

LOL! For some reason Poetry Soup is leaving words out of the last verse, it doesn't make sense, but I am trying to fix it! Thanks! My husband is a "dyed in the wool" unchangeable Texan. I enjoyed living in Texas!