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Black-Eyed Peas and Hog Jowl

Black-eyed peas and hog jowl
That's what my grandma said.
Ham or bacon, but never foul.
And don't forget cornbread.

People up North may eat sauerkraut.
But in the South we eat collard greens.
The young and old, without a doubt
Know what this lucky meal means.

The more beans you eat
The more luck and good cheer,
A 365 bean gastric-atomic feat…
Tooting beans we all welcome the year.

Each in the family fully stuffing his face,
The well wishes soon squeak their way out.
Some of us eat at a very fast pace.
Then, “Happy New Year and Good Luck!” we all shout.

© January 5, 2011
Dane Smith-Johnsen

Written for the Poetry Soup Member Contest:  Good Luck Meal 
Sponsored by Russell Sivey

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 1/12/2012 9:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Russell's "Good Luck Meal" contest Dane Ann. Love, Carol
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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 1/14/2012 11:58:00 AM
Thank you for your Congratulations, Carol, I was ecstatic to say the least! Big Smiles.
Date: 1/11/2012 10:14:00 PM
CONGRATS DANE ANN ON A FANTASTIC WIN FOR THIS DYNAMIC DISH FOR LUCK..
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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 1/11/2012 11:17:00 PM
Thank you, Linda-Marie
Date: 1/5/2012 3:01:00 PM
I like the "A 365 bean gastric-atomic feat...
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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 1/14/2012 11:59:00 AM
Thank you for your friendship and support, Joan. I was ecstatic to say the least, when I learned that I had earned a 3rd place with this one! Big Smiles.

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