New Years Day 2016 and the Luck of the Black Eyed Peas
New Years Day 2016
And the Luck of The Black Eyed Peas
Written: by Tom Wright
Jowl and black eyes with crackling corn bread,
This once a year meal is entrenched in my head.
This yearly ritual is said to bring good fortune,
To believe, or not, I always eat a good portion.
I admit that for this repast I’m not overly crazed,
And would favor a good sirloin, moderately brazed;
But again, on New Year’s table, Peas will enhance,
While not subscribing to luck, why take a chance?
As far back as memory takes me in childhood,
With a few exceptions, this has been my New Years Day meal.
Habits ingrained in youth, seldom change.
Tom
Copyright © Tom Wright | Year Posted 2016
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