Fine Dining

Smothered Turkey wings

Linen suits

Loud talking

Bones

Spades

Collards

Texas Pete

Or those little green peppers in vinegar

Buttermilk biscuits

Sweet cornbread

Mac and cheese

with a crust

Nothing fancy

Everything special

Cognac

Creamed Spinach

Creamed Corn

And the promise of safety

Shared between uncles,

aunties,

nephews,

nieces,

And play cousins.