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
**
Plates served
Perfectly presented cuisine
Small bite tasted
Unexpectedly good
**
Her gentle laughter
And statement of soul food
Calmed his nerves
A great first date
Chitlins in broth. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Chatterin’ with grin on chin and food on spoon the ambivalous groom ignores his bride and lacks the pride to show her off — instead, he’s just a big show off himself. The discontent on new bride’s face turns to smug as new groom’s spoon collides with mug and chintlins depart from utensil destined to mouth and land upon his front and now his pride is ruffled like the garment. 🙂
Oh very good use of the words…thanks for joining in.