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 on 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

SOUTHERN MAN
There's nothing like a Southern man,
He's a man that you should know;
He's one to whom you'll find no equal,
Anywhere you go.
He has a sweet, molassas talk
And a slow smooth gliding walk.
He's got strong, firm hands that let you know,
Real work is nothing new;
He has no problem with the fact,
That he should provide for you.
There are certain kinds of values
This man is sure to hold
His love of home and family
Is sure to not grow cold.
He'll deeply love his mother
It's a bond that's always there
All throughout his life, this man
Will show her tender care.
He's one that you can count on,
To do the manly things;
He'll change the tire and check the oil,
And fix the backyard swing.
But, underneath a tough exterior,
A gentle soul lies too;
He's one who'll rock the baby,
And even cook a meal for you,
On Sundays he'll sit beside you singing,
On the same church pew.
There' nothing like a Southern man,
He's a rare and special kind;
If you look forever anywhere,
He's the best you'll ever find.
Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey

MISSISSIPPI MAN
I want to enjoy my Mississippi man
On a Mississippi day
Soaking up some Mississippi sun.
I love the way we do
Mississippi things
And have our Mississippi fun.
He makes me laugh
A Mississippi laugh
And smile
A Mississippi smile.
And guess, if he would ask to,
I'd run
A Mississippi mile.
Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey

LET'S
Let's go for ride in the countryside,
And make lots of stops along the way;
Let's soak in all the warm sunshine,
And create a perfect day.
Let's stop at someone's roadside stand,
And maybe buy some fruit;
Let's pretend it's some great find,
Just like a pirate's loot.
Let's go inside a country store,
And have some bologna cut;
Let's sit outside and eat out fare,
Like some treasure from King Tut.
Let's always enjoy life's simple things,
And to their full extent;
Let's always spend these kinds of times,
And make it our intent.
Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey

SHADES OF LOVELY (Good Enough to Eat)
Women of color are a sight to behold,
It's amazing to see their delicious colors unfold.
Honey,
Spice,
Brown Sugar,
Brown Rice,
Nutmeg, Cinnamon,
Gingerbread and Toast,
These are just a few of the colors,
That black women boast.
There's Pecan, Almond, Walnut and Coconut Creme;
There are more shades than any could dream.
If chocolate's your weakness, they have every hue,
White chocolate, Dark chocolate and
Milk chocolate, too.
They come in Carael and they come in Toffee,
They even come like you like your coffee.
There's coffee with cream and coffee black,
Of any variety, there's certainly no lack.
There's Espresso and Mocha
And Cafe au lait,
Too many colors to count in a day.
From Banana to Licorice,
Including Hot Fudge;
If prizes were given,
Who could possibly judge?
When you see women of color,
In all their array;
There's nothing more lovely,
You'd just have to say.
Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey

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