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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Dixie Land Delight ~*Marge Tindal*~ There's a place way down in Dixie Land that simmers with delight Where you'll hear friends harmonizing on any given night It rolls with southern accent easily off the tongue Belles and gents in casual attire Salutations of - Y'all come ! Bring your spirit of genteel manner Sit with us among the bowers Sipping fresh-squeezed lemonade midst fragrant magnolia flowers Where a handshake just says 'Howdy' Coffee's perking in the pot Come on down to Dixie Land We'll share with you what we've got Swaying branch of stately oak Sun waltzing in promenade Lazy hammock swinging sleepily in the shade Howdy, folks ... pull up a chair We're life-story exchangers Hope you'll tell us 'bout yourself cause we don't cotton much to strangers A little music from the fiddle plays on through 'til dawn Welcome to the friendly South Mama's got the vittles on You'll find it so enchanting You'll want to stay the night Welcome to my slice of Heaven My Dixie Land Delight ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Marge,...oh I love this!!! I work for a woman who grew up there and it made me think of her and her family that are still there. Truly a great piece,...it sang it's way to me. It's a very inviting piece. I like that. Take care. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SpitFire~ Thank you, hon. I hope you'll share it with her ... that would make me one happy Southern Belle.  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Marge,...hehe, I just printed it. Thank you again. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SpitFire~ Let me know if she enjoys it. My thanks to you. ~*Marge*~< !signature--> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 06-02-2000).] |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Fantastic imagery Marge. Felt like stomping my feet and slapping my thigh to the music in this GREAT  Tracie~< !signature--> Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe [This message has been edited by tracie66 (edited 06-03-2000).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I wantta go there!!!...but I can't, except with this poem. Thank you Marge for the trip! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Delightful, Marge! Denise |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Marge~ My dear, you couldn't have gotten it more right! I don't think I could even enjoy living anywhere as much as I do here in the South. We are life-story exchangers, aren't we? And we like to share in everything. The first thing I can ever remember being told by my grandmother when I was little goes like this: My cousins and I were staying with her one day in the summer, and we were playing and having a ball - as usual. We all had a bunch of toys and playthings, and everything was wonderful. Some of the kids from across the way were walking down the road and decided to stop by and see what we were doing. They wanted to play, too, but (you know us kids ) we didn't want to give up any of our toys. My grandmother walked right up to me and bent down and whispered in my ear -- (little one, you are from the south. We believe in hospitality here. That means that you share what you have, anything you have, with anyone who needs it, like you would share it with your own family. That is what makes you special.) I have never forgotten those words. So, I extend a hearty welcome to all who want to come visit us, too. From the heart of Mississippi here, ya'lls welcome!!!!! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Marge, could almost smell the magnolias--wait a second---I DO smell magnolias--right outside my window...beautifully done, MOM. other images came to mind--creme de menthe, fried catfish, and somehow, somebody always seems to be playing checkers/dominoes....and lazy dragonflies (once saw a lavender one) it all sounds so cliche' until you're there and you feel like you're in a movie... [This message has been edited by serenity (edited 06-02-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Tracie~ COME ON DOWN ! We'll have a toe-tapping good time ! Martie~ YES YOU CAN ! Frequent Poet's Discount ! Denise~ Tee-Hee ! 'Dixie Land 'DELIGHT'-FUL ! TerryW~ I like your grandmother. She sounds just like mine ! Are we lucky or what ? Serenity~ Yes ! Yes ! Yes ! And a little harmonica serenading the world to sleep. Lights - Camera - Action ! Thanks to all for liking this. Y'all come ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
what a unique poem Marge! Kathleen [email protected] |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I love this poem... Oh yeah and thanks for the History lesson, Teacher! Now I finally know what Dixieland is! Thanks for showing it to me in all it's splendour through your words!! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Marge, Yelp! Loved this one. We southerners are just a good ol' bunch. Proud to be part of the package you wrote about, thanks. marcy |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Marge, this is a beautiful description of life in the South. Thank you for sharing it with us. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kathleen~ Uniquely Southern ? That's me ! Thank you. Lil' Lizzie~ Now you know how the Mason-Dixon line was drawn in America. I'm pleased that you asked and more than pleased to share with you. Love you too ! Marcy~ Glad to have you in 'the package'. Pleased you saw yourself. LoveBug~ Thanks, hon. Come on down and experience it for yourself ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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