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Texas Lunch

The Texas Lunch lies in my memories A corner hamburger stand Just a counter and standing room only For the best burgers in the land Now Texas Pete didn’t hail from Texas From Greece came he and his wife They came to work for the American dream And for a better way of life They had a genuine love for this country Working hard to make their dream come true And raised a respectable family Doing all that they could do There wasn’t a man in town who didn’t know Pete His personality had a lasting effect He earned more than just a living He earned the town’s undying respect Whenever I walk down Broad Street I look over where it used to be I can still see the Texas Lunch In the back of my memory

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Adam Piper

Date: 9/6/2008 9:10:00 PM

this is great poem. nice form!

Deneen White

Date: 8/30/2008 6:52:00 PM

I love this whimsical and enchanting write, where I was raised there was this pharmacy that had a grill and you could get grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, and grape juice, it was the best, take care D-nyce

Heidie Buys

Date: 8/30/2008 4:00:00 PM

Oh so very well written and a great tribute not only to Pete, but to all the pioneers that came and helped build this country. This was great Vince. Regards Heidie

Katherine Stella

Date: 8/29/2008 5:32:00 AM

this sounded yummy vince nothing like of yesteryear since they spiked our foods with cancer cells wonder if they handed down the receipe great write as always I really love your bluntess in this thanks for sharing keep up the great writting Vince

Ali Matheny

Date: 8/28/2008 5:16:00 PM

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Ali Matheny

Date: 8/28/2008 2:58:00 PM

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Ali Matheny

Date: 8/28/2008 12:51:00 PM

I cut myself last night and the voices told me to do it.

Ali Matheny

Date: 8/28/2008 12:26:00 PM

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Date: 8/28/2008 10:39:00 AM

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Michael Degenhardt

Date: 8/28/2008 6:17:00 AM

Such a wonderful memory you have not only of the food stand, but of the man that represented so much to you and the town. Terrific write here and the flow and rhyme are perfect as you provide such great detail. Well written! Michael

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/27/2008 9:42:00 PM

So many come into communities from foreign countries and open new businesses. They found a great community with friends which made their business prosper. Making me want a burger tonight. God Bless Phyl

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/27/2008 5:54:00 PM

umm....Bet those were the best hamburgers you ever ate!!! We had a good one too... a place called "Hal's Eat 'em Up" . Best hamburgers, chili fries and thickest milkshakes you ever could find. Boy...I'd give up any surf and turf dinner at a fancy place, for another taste of that heavenly stuff! (No one's counting calories!!).....another trip down memory lane...thanks to you! ...Carrie

James Foulk

Date: 8/27/2008 4:34:00 PM

this poem should not be read before one eats supper. this is a yummy poem which i always seem to read one before i eat lunch or supper. it sounds good as the poem was. thank you for reading all of my recent poetry and for your comments.

Christy Hardy

Date: 8/27/2008 2:20:00 PM

Memories like this you write of are so very precious to the owner.....I love this, Always, Christy