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Chitterlings – definition: 1) a ruffled frill on the front of a shirt. 2) a food dish made from port intestines: also, chitlins

I’m setting a challenge today…if you so choose to participate. Use both definitions in the same short story or poem! I’ve pondered for a while and this is the result.

Dressed in ruffled frill

Ebony jacket and trousers

Paired with shiny shoes

A dashing image made

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A classy restaurant

Candle-lit and romantic

First date, first impressions

Nervously waiting

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Her shapely figure before him

A friendly smile

And chased kiss upon his cheek

Candle flicker

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Menu’s pondered

Surprise at her choice

Chitterlings

Agreement to taste

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Plates served

 Perfectly presented cuisine

Small bite tasted

Unexpectedly good

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Her gentle laughter

And statement of soul food

Calmed his nerves

A great first date