red beans and rice under a chandelier

By ruthless48

i can’t believe i’m eating red beans & rice under a chandelier

r r real l l y, dear?

her mother & soon to be ex-husband’s eyes said

we’re so tired of unpacking we’re dead

as in your mansion, the family is fed

"I'm so proud of You! You’re a self-made woman!”
i said

knowing hands down my red beans beat Popeyes
street cred

and your future? ... wish you luck with Nana's third eye dread

a smear?

no, i hold you esteemed

estranged
divorced
to claim the future you dreamed

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Published on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Filed under: "Personal" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

inspired by Bukowski

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Comments on "red beans and rice under a chandelier "

On Sunday, September 20, 2020, ruthless48 (172) wrote:

Thank You, Samantha, for the read & your kind words. Darklings all inspire each other as a vital creative community. âœŠ to You as a fellow writer!
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Samantha Crocker (4) wrote:

brings back some memories, thank you for the inspiration ^-^
On Saturday, September 12, 2020, Alanarchy (1168) wrote:

An interesting, voyeuristic penning. Intriguing and satisfying to read. I read it aloud the 2nd time. Best that way. Write on.
On Saturday, September 12, 2020, ruthless48 (172) wrote:

Thank you, Alanarchy! Funny how some moments hang in the air long enough to settle into words. Thank you for reading my postcard to the world out loud. Humbled & much respect for your read.