An Ode to Eating

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.