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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia 
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Well, I guess I'm from the old school. Pure country; born and raised; We weren't real religious, But in all things, God was praised. I was taught that you can make it; If the Good Lord sees you're tryin' Sometimes manna comes from Heaven... In a patch of dandelion. Im thankful in my soul That I'm country to the bone. There aint no place I'm bound to go... Where an ol' polk weed aint grown. There's trot lines, dandelions, Chicken in the pot. There's lots and lots of precious time Giving thanks for what I've got ~ Folks talking 'bout the hard times; How they're barely getting by... But I know that they can make it; If they ever have to try. Theres a lottery player fussin'... How his money just dont last. Theres a bunch of lead feet cussin'... 'Bout the rising price of gas. I see a thousand magazines... With new diet plans to try. And yet folks like to make a scene... 'bout barely getting by. Over weight people, planning dinner with a card and everybody saying, "Times are getting mighty hard" Carts over flowing Food piled to the sky And everybody talkin''bout How they're barely gettin' by. ~ Mama said, "God spread a table... For the benefit of man" She said, " Boy, eat what you're able, and what you cant eat...You CAN " "And when you're down to nothing... God and Nature holds the keys... Sometimes what you need just cant be seen... 'Til you get down on your knees. " "You can always make it... If the Good Lord sees you're tryin' Sometimes manna comes from Heaven... In a patch of dandelion." ********** |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
A lot of very good messages is inside this poem Uriah. Profound is the word I am seeking. I just woke up and an still half asleep or I could go on. Again, I love the honesty of this write. ~*~ In America, anyone can become president. That's the problem. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
You hit a soft spot with this one. When somebody starts talkin' like you are, it makes me think of Grandparents and the family farm and what "America" meant to me growing up as a kid. Honest and simple and good...like drinking cold well water from an old metal cup. Bless your heart for taking me back to my roots. Lori  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Larry, you are so on top of things.I also remember growing up with so much less and never even realizing we were poor. We got by and I learned well. I sometimes worry about today's young ones as they have little idea of how hard it is for some. And have no idea how it can be done.I feel wealthy now because I own my home with but twelve thousand left to pay. I worked until I was 78 to be able to do it,took in boarders after my husband died and added a part time job to my full time one.It can be done if we do not feel we are entitled to the best of everything. Thank you for this post. Jo |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Good message here, Larry. You are so right; People these days have no idea what it is to really struggle. They are not equipped for any kind of hardship. God help them should they ever have to do without. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
a wonderful flow here...James |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
The words of a wise man. Poetically delivered. |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
Thank you all for your kind words |
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