Category:
Poetry
Publisher: GrantHouse Publishers
Pages: 90
ISBN-13: 9780979629426
A book of poetry about the southern way of life through the eyes and life of the author.
Using chilhood memories, dreams, personal thoughts and vivid imagery, the author gives a positve view into the southern way of life.
Excerpt
SOUTHERN LIFE
If you want a glimpse of Southern life,
Come close and walk with me;
I'll tell you all the simple things,
That you are sure to see.
You'll see mockingbirds and bumblebees,
Magnolia blossoms and dogwood trees,
Caterpillars on the step,
Wooden porches cleanly swept;
Watermelons on the vine,
Strong majestic Georgia pines;
Rocking chairs and front yard swings,
Junebugs flying on a string;
Turnip greens and hotcornbread,
Coleslaw and barbecue;
Fried okra, fried corn, fried green tomatoes,
Fried pies and pickles, too.
There's ice cold tea that's syrupy sweet,
And cool, green grass beneath your feet;
Catfish nipping in the lake,
And fresh young boys on the make.
You'll see all these things
And much, much more,
In a way of life, that I adore.
Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey
"If you want a glimpse oof southern life, come close and walk with me...."
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