DonRocks Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 About a month ago, I was browsing the bookstore at Busboys & Poets, and came across "'De Colored Section," a book of poems by Walter Irving Ray, Jr. published in 2005. I've talked with Mr. Ray and he has graciously allowed me to reprint one of the poems here: his beautiful little jewel, "Ben's Chili Bowl." "'De Colored Section" was published in 2005 by Esoray Publishing Company, Washington, DC 20012, and is copyrighted by Mr. Ray, whose impressive biography is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Ben's Chili BowlPut 'de Chitterlin's in 'de freezerTo eat on another day,Wipe 'de chil'rens mouf's,'Den put 'de Collard Greens away,We're goin' to BEN'S CHILI BOWLDat's what i heard my Momma say.Chili dogs, cheese fries, half-smokes,My pulse begins a new romance,I order one half-smoke to startJes' to satisfy my heart,'Den i bow my head in prayer,And bless 'de food i'm eatin' 'dere.-- Walter Irving Ray, Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 And bless 'de food i'm eatin' 'dere.-- Walter Irving Ray, Jr. to which the only thing I can say is "AMEN!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCMark Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 to which the only thing I can say is "AMEN!!" Oh yeah!And don't forget to tip your server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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