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.
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!