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Peruvian KFC

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I found peace in KFC,  
And prayed to Buzzfeed.  
I danced for central heat  
And begged the stars for my mom.  

Thought peace would be in KFC,  
Hoping for a greasy home,  
But the skin was not crispy,  
And I still feel alone.  

Plus the sham lacked biscuits  
Albeit they had shoe string fries  
But the Coke was off  
And I knew it was a lie.  

When I got sick, I cried.
The pharmacy did not  
Carry my mom in stock,  
Instead they gave me a shot.  

Fortified blanket stockade,  
I holed up in my room,  
I stared at my laptop  
Until dark evening grew.  

Heatless winter wears coats to sleep.  
You can always feel ten fingers.  
You can shower but shiver,  
Wishing you stayed dirty.  

Paid homage in KFC,
And prayed to Buzzfeed.
I danced for central heat
And begged the stars for my mom.
I cannot remember the last thing I submitted. I'm in Peru for three more weeks and have been here for two. I got sick and homesick. I miss my mom's food. I knew I would get a little homesick but not like this. 

In the main square called the Plaza de las Armas there is a KFC which I went to after my second shot of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. They really did not have biscuits nor potato wedges. It was disappointing but I still ate my shitty American food all the same. Also I did hole up in my room just looking at Buzzfeed articles and videos. Plus I did want my mommy. No one ever tells you that you will want your mommy even if she yells at you to go to the doctor over skype. Or as my mother says "the skype"

Please feel free to share your homesick story or greasy fast food story while travelign because you cracked and wanted processed food. Not to mention, critiques are always welcome, I tried to keep a 7 syllable beat but there are 5, 6, and 8 syllable lines in there. Peace out. 
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seriousmess's avatar
For a poem that on the surface is about KFC, you did an excellent job of getting the point across. I could feel the homesickness before reading the description. And we all know, greasy food can be the most comforting of companions. The meter turned out pretty darn well too, may I suggest adding in 'And I still feel all alone' to that one line?