Kate Campbell

Funeral Food

Kate Campbell


Aunt Fidelia 
Brought the rolls
With her 
Green bean casserole
The widow Smith 
Down the street
Dropped by a bowl 
Of butter beans
Plastic cups 
And silverware
Lime green 
Tupperware everywhere
Pass the chicken 
Pass the pie
We sure eat good 
When someone dies

Funeral food
It's so good 
For the soul
Funeral food
Fills you up 
Down to your toes
Funeral food
Funeral food

There sits mean 
Ole Uncle Bob
Gnawing on a corn 
On the cob 
And who's that 
Walking 
Through the door
I don't think 
I've ever 
Seen him before
Isn't it a shame 
She passed away 
She made 
The best chocolate cake
Let's hit the line 
A second time
We sure eat good 
When someone dies

Everybody's here 
For the feast
But come next week 
Where will they be