As a young child
breakfast time was my favorite time of day
Mommy hovered over the flaming stove
as she sizzled a bundle of my favorite meals
tuna, corn beef, sardines , and steamed sausages
served with a side of white grits
dashed with warm butter as gold as a coin
I sat at the table and gobbled down the meal
like a contestant in a pie eating contest!
Fast forward to the present day
as I matured into adulthood
I no longer have the craving desire
for this type of cuisine,
eating grits now gives me
the feeling of indigestion
forcing my stomach to spew it out
like lava from an erupting volcano!
Now I just stick to enjoying
a cup of brewing decaf coffee as hot as the desert
with sprinkles of succulent sugary powder
and a bowl of chicken souse seasoned in high sour lime
and bird peppers as spicy as chili
with light floured coconut Johnny cake!
Before I knew you
I thought you were just
a upstanding young gentleman
sent by God as very wise teacher
of the Law and moral values
Before I knew you
I thought you were
just a historical figure
who lived among us
had died, was buried
and resurrected from death
over two thousand years ago
Before I knew you
I thought that you
we're just a egotistical dictator
residing in the realms of heaven
constantly craving attention
like a domineering spouse
always looking to bake
anyone like Johnny Cake
into the rock and clay oven
of fire and brimstone for every little mistake
Now since
I have known you for myself
all of these preconceived notions of you
I have learnt about you all these years
have since ceased to exist
instead I now view you as
my saviour, my comforter, my provider
my healer, my teacher and my friend