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Rice and Beans

I do not want to eat rice and beans any more I want a new meal I'm ready to throw this pot out the door I'm sure I've had my fill Rice and beans is my poor folks food You know when you barely have money After four days it taste like it's already been chewed But you smile and eat it like it's sweet honey I wish I had a grilled burger smothered in cheese with fries on the side Or a roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing and a side of apple pie But instead I dread I have rice and beans to keep me fed through the week Black beans, red beans, pinto beans I will cook until my house starts to reek! No more beans! No more rice! I need more money to buy something nice One day I will have my steak and potatoes and my mac and cheese But until then, no more rice and beans please!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 10/17/2010 12:50:00 PM
lol, agreed!, enjoyed your write Jamila,..P.D.
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Date: 10/12/2010 11:29:00 AM
Excellent write! Hope it's not true.
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