Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

A Country Boil

A COUNTRY BOIL

Get some fresh swamp cabbage,
And get yerself some ham,
Get yerself some snap peas,
And the biggest pot on hand.

Boil it up together,
Over a nice slow fire,
Until it's all real tender,
Then take it from the pyre.

Don't forget the seasonings,
Just salt and pepper's fine,
And serve it up with cornbread,
And folks will stand in line.



(Swamp cabbage is the heart of a Palmetto tree)

(My mom likes to add a dash of Franks Red Hot Sauce to hers.)


For Low Country Boil Contest by Sara Kendrick

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Doris Culverhouse July 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM sounds interesting.....is it real good?? Are you cajun or native american? Judy Ball July 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM I'm half Cherokee my mother being Native. My dad was Italian. I was raised in the country and this really is good. It's also good for you. God Bless, JB

Nette Onclaud July 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM hi judy.. very delicious and winning wishes to you... may i invite you to comment on my blog re my new contest on MASKS?? and hhope you'll join tooo! :) huggs, nette Judy Ball July 15, 2011 at 7:14 AM Hi Nette, Thanks so much for dropping by. This is real good and it's been a long time since I've had any myself. Noticed your mask contest and have been going through my poems to see if I can find anything that fits. If not I'll try to see what I can come up with. Been trying to fix my entry to Aye, Aye And A Mistress contest. She said the second verrse was wrong but I can't change it and still have it sound good so think I'll have to remove it. God Bless, JB

Carol Sunshine Brown July 14, 2011 at 11:26 AM Enjoying reading the very diverse poetry here today. I am happy to see you have shared a bit of your excellent writing with us today Judy. Heres hoping you have a wonderful day. Remembering the swamp cabbage from our years in Naples, Florida.Love, Carol Judy Ball July 14, 2011 at 1:06 PM That's what you call real soul food. Haven't had any swamp cabbage in years and I would love some. Thanks for stopping by Carol. God Bless, JB

Jay O'Neal July 14, 2011 at 8:07 AM Man I'm hungry now. Geez Thanks. lol Good write. Judy Ball July 14, 2011 at 8:13 AM Thanks so much my friend. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB