A prelude

The mid day heat is intoxicating

As bright colored banners wave   

From streets posts, playing tag with children, 
Unrestrained in their merriment as elders begin their tales-    

The best plates are piled neatly on the table,

Laden with smoked-cured meat, rice-rolled sweets,

Coconut- stirred vegetables, seasoned milk fish & ripe papayas 

He boasts proudly to his grown children, I can eat anything-

Outside the bees gather & swoop down  

Bougainvillea vines, buzzing, oblivious to ruckus of   

Flies swarming over pitted seeds & chicken bones-

The anticipation of the feast is palpable in the air-     

    

Posted for Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Kerry's Challenge - The Prelude 

and Poetry Jam - Buzz on Bees

Prelude 

1. (noun) An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one; a preliminary or preface.

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