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Thibodaux, Louisiana
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Thibodaux, Louisiana |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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Thibodaux has no claim to fame, Though Hank Williams sang her by name. A Cajun town with wealth untold, And strange tales of Marie Laveau. Pirates’ booty is still searched for, You never know what washed ashore. Cajun’s blood runs with a wild roux, Down here in the swamps and bayous. And of course we have Jean Lafitte, Pirate bold you’d not want to meet. Plundered ships looking for booty, Made his home base here near the sea. Oil and gas, a mainstay down here, On hard times by the puppeteer. Shrimp and oysters, seen better days, Because once the gulf was ablaze. Still, Cajuns are a hardy lot, To admit defeat they will not. Although at times we’re in dismay, We sing, Laissez les bon temps rouler.* *Laissez les bon temps rouler means “let the good times roll.” ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Hardy, indeed. You all have sure been through it down there... It's good they have you down there to help keep their spirits up.  Nice to see your lighter side. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, Michael, I need to overcome my problem by forgetting about it, and I can do that, Mind over matter. It works if you try hard enough. ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
if I could forget my troubles as easily as I forget where I put the car keys I'd be in seventh heaven! Enjoyed the write! Lori |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You have that car key trouble too, do you, Lori? Thanks for being here. ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Great write! How well I remember Thibodaux, Morgan City, and Grand Isle. I was stationed on the USCGC Pt Sal at Grand Isle. Love the people: “Let the good times roll” And they do... Me being from Texas though I was a bit confused on the spelling and pronunciation of some of the names of people and places. JL  |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Cool write my friend! Been there many times. j. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
"Me being from Texas though I was a bit confused on the spelling and pronunciation of some of the names of people and places." Hah! Me beng from Arkansas, and having loved down here for many years, I "still" get confused. Appreciate that you are here, JL ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, jwesley, for chiming in on the poem, ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
c'est bon! I lived in New Iberia (and New Orleans and Baton Rouge and Leesville LOL) and love this look at a part of my home state! *smile* |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! c'est bon! right back atcha. I'm a transplanted coonass, suthern, by the way of Arkansas. I also lived in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Louisiana, never been but must go one day, nicely written, JP2, ebonygirl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
South Louisiana, ebonygirl, has a mystic all it's own. It is a place where people prefer having fun over most anything. It's a culture thing. ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm so glad I have a day off to catch up on my favored poets.  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Good seeing you here, Sunshine . . . ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Jerry, it is lovely to read of somebody who loves where they live. The swamps and bayous must be teeming with birdlife and all sorts of other interesting creatures. Enjoyed the snapshot of your corner of the world. Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, Owl, and you are right, I do love it here in Thibodaux. Right again on the wildlife, from egrets to alligators, and one strange little guy called nutria. ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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Word Weaver Member
since 2011-03-06
Posts 437California, USA |
I've always wanted to visit the Bayou and your poem has convienced me that someday I must. I really enjoyed this poem Jerry. "Let the good times roll." Indeed! And roll and roll. Hugs, Marcia www.thewritingforum.net |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Marcia. Yes, if one wants to see and experience history in the eyes of the Cajuns of south Louisiana, there are many ways to do it down here . . . Thank you for being here. ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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