Robert Pettit Poet Rhyme

Hoppin' John

If you eat Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day,
it’s a sure thing good luck will come your way.
At least down south, that’s what they say.
In a bowl or on a plate, Hoppin’ John looks nice.
Those field peas, bacon, and onions go well with rice.
Serve it with green leafy vegetables that are supposed to resemble money.
Putting a coin under each bowl looks like something funny.
Doing so is a harbinger of prosperity.
Yellow corn bread is symbolic of gold.
That is also to bring wealth, so I am told.
The next day, Hoppin’ John becomes Skippin’ Jenny.
That is what to eat if you are pinching the penny.
Further wealth results from frugality.

I thank wikipedia.org online encyclopedia for information I obtained to write this poem

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Linda Jackson February 25, 2014 at 1:13 PM I have never eaten Hoppin' John but it looks healthy with all those vegetables. Interesting poem. Best wishes Linda x

Ilene Bauer February 24, 2014 at 8:05 AM i've heard of this dish but didn't know what was in it and have never eaten it. thanks for an informative write!