Patricia Neely-Dorsey's Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia

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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 o the vine,
Strong majestic Georgia pines;
Rocking chairs and front yard swings,
Junebugs flying on the string;
Turnip greens and hot cornbread,
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