Hoppin' john

If you eat Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day,
it’s a sure thing good luck will come your way.
At least down south, that’s what they say.
In a bowl or on a plate, Hoppin’ John looks nice.
Those field peas, bacon, and onions go well with rice.
Serve it with green leafy vegetables that are supposed to resemble money.
Putting a coin under each bowl looks like something funny.
Doing so is a harbinger of prosperity.
Yellow corn bread is symbolic of gold.
That is also to bring wealth, so I am told.
The next day, Hoppin’ John becomes Skippin’ Jenny.
That is what to eat if you are pinching the penny.
Further wealth results from frugality.
~Robert Pettit~
HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR to you and yours.