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southern hospitality

May 12, 2017

A lot of people got
a heart that beats music
a song that breeds laughter
a soul of gold that shines bright
in the best and worst of times

Some people got
a demeanor that calms high noon nerves
a positivity that extinguishes the tension
a hope that keeps us grounded
when yesterday and tomorrow make us frightful

Few people got
a curiosity that never ceases
a truth that never wavers
a consistency that never changes
as the world begins to alter

A couple people got
a respect that strengthens daily
a back held down by hundreds
a loyalty that bolsters
the troops that seek example

But only one might have made

a side of collard greens
next to sweet candied yams
the salty and the sweet
of a rack of Barbecue ribs
next to a plate of fine fried chicken
like the cornbread that was waiting
for the sweet potato pie to finish

a food full of soul
and
a soul full of food

of southern hospitality

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