All American Pride
An Ethiopian-born cab driver
delivers us to Kansas City Joe’s,
BBQ Battle Champion.
We opt for the burnt ends (while they last)
brisket with 2 sides and Texas toast–
spicy coleslaw and Kansas City caviar.
Come for the flavor,
come for the commotion,
come to eat heartily.
Long lines,
an hour wait,
nobody complains.
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Makes me hungry. Vivid descriptions.
The burnt ends have the best flavor! Someone I know calls this kind of poem “food porn”! It did make my stomach growl!! The last lines say it all!