Pop. Crack. Sizzle.
Pop. Hot grease explodes. Crack. Hands discover the white flesh of a coconut. Sizzle. Water dances and disappears off the griddle Slurp. Broth off a chunky porcelain spoon. Slurp. Lips drink straight out of a bowl. Slurp. Saving a melting popsicle. Bass Beat. Fine dining table top. Bass Beat. Diner counter top. Bass Beat. Take out on a picnic table top. Bass Beat. Home table after a family meal. Remnants. Bones. Someone takes a bite. Remnants. Half eaten burger. Someone takes a bite. Remnants. A bowl of hope. I take a bite. Smiles that break onto grease covered lips. Fingertips that rub on napkins. Stomachs that are full. Of food, but also of warmth. Security. Love.
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12/16/2022 04:48:31 am
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