The family, missing
them all
knowing their faces
together
in a warm room
brown cheekbones touching
fried chicken fumes
pickles from potato
salad smelling,
come
together
smiles shared,
teeth showing
fumes dancing
above our heads,
something
inside
that we cannot name
becomes the bond
we pass
touch
hands and plates
throughout the circular room,
dancing
with talk.
Author Bio:
Dennis Reed is a former member of the infamous group BUD JONES. His work has appeared in ESSENCE, BLACK SCHOLAR, CLA and many other magazines and journals. At present, he producing his own screenplay, LOVE ON THE CORNER.
them all
knowing their faces
together
in a warm room
brown cheekbones touching
fried chicken fumes
pickles from potato
salad smelling,
come
together
smiles shared,
teeth showing
fumes dancing
above our heads,
something
inside
that we cannot name
becomes the bond
we pass
touch
hands and plates
throughout the circular room,
dancing
with talk.
Author Bio:
Dennis Reed is a former member of the infamous group BUD JONES. His work has appeared in ESSENCE, BLACK SCHOLAR, CLA and many other magazines and journals. At present, he producing his own screenplay, LOVE ON THE CORNER.
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