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I've Got A Southern Drawl
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I've Got A Southern Drawl |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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I've got a Southern drawl I talk so very slow I like to use words like "ya'll" though other words I know Some say my voice sounds sweet others say it's sophisticated I think it's kinda neat this drawl the South created I was born in Alabama Florida's where I grew up, though I talk kinda like my Mama definite Southern roots I show "Where you from", folks ask me when my drawl they hear I just say I'm from the South, you see, 'cause both states are sort of near Both states show "Southern hospitality", All the South has this fine trait We may talk with certain originality but, I've learned to think it's great Us folks down here have lots of fun lots of happy people are found A question often asked is "Have you heard a good one?" lots of jokes always going around Our jokes you ought to hear they would be funny to ya'll You'd grin from ear to ear Hearing 'em told with a Southern drawl "Love makes the world go around" ~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (11-21-2002 12:11 AM).] |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
Nicely written, one of those poems that puts a smile on your face. Enjoyed. [This message has been edited by Tim (11-21-2002 12:18 AM).] |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Not sure if I still have a southern drawl or if I just sound like a hick...lol. I grew up in Alabama but with very northern roots. Made for a mixed up kid and a real laid back adult. Who's in a hurry, anyway? Thanks for the moment of memory. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Tim, I'm really glad that the poem put a smile on your face.....that's what I wanted. Thanks for reading and replying. "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
That's right, Duncan, who's in a hurry? People have all the modern conviences now, but don't ever have time to sit on the porch or out in the yard and just visit with neighbors anymore. Thanks for reading and replying. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles in delight) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooooo cute, sweet friend, I wanna hear some tales here! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you very much, Noah!!!!!! "Love makes the world go around" |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hey, thanks, nice to see someone defending the way we Southerners speak.  LOLThe stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I think southern drawls are charming, Ethel... and I bet you are too! I live in Michigan and everyone is always surprised to hear my NY accent... but I grew up in NYC, so I talk very fast... just the opposite of you. My mother lives in Miami... and it seems that everyone down there has an NY accent because they all migrated from NY... so even though they are about as far south as the USA gets... they talk like NY... Accents are fascinating... BTW... I really enjoyed your poem.  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
I may say, upon reflection I can tell by your inflection That you grace some lovely lands And I say without dejection I would never have objection to once again trod those sands Nicely phrased and imaged. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I can definately relate to this one! Thanks for the giggles. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
I've got that southern drawl too. I'm a Floridian, so I think that I qualify! Nuthin like a Saturday morn eaten grits, eggs and bacon. I luv bisquits too! Enjoyed your poem. Deb |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wonderful poem, Ethel. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Enjoyed! I have a friend poet from New Orleans that sends me some delightful jokes of southern flavor. Thibodeaux and Boudreaux ones are my favorites. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ethel, this is nice. I'm from Ohio and even though I've been in California over thirty years, others still comment on my accent.... even my children smirk (lovingly) at the way I pronouce certain words.... Loved your comment also about porch and gathering of neighbors... God bless, warm regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
I love southern accents. I have one too- In Delaware, there is a regional dilect found nowhere else in the US. We pronounce home haome and phone phaone. I also say country cuahntray. My mom makes fun of me, becase she grew up in the city, but I think that southern drauls are charming. Nice poem, I noticed how you always sall ya'll. Weall I'll see ya' later- ya'll come back know, ya hear!   Never be normal! [This message has been edited by Wind (11-23-2002 08:34 PM).] |
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moonflower Junior Member
since 2002-11-17
Posts 37magical land of make-believe |
yay!..someone else with a southerndrawl..ahm from texas and we love sayin ya'll..lol..and streyutching our words out from 1 syllable to 2..like bayud for bad or tahrue for true..lol....i loved your poem!.. speech is gentle, southernly easy and slow here in texas too..loved this!..  inside every soul there is music...let the music play |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
garysgirl - hi girl, great southern poem ya'll... BC |
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Robert Adamson Member
since 2002-10-21
Posts 328PA/USA |
Charming. My best friend's mom had a southern drawl and this friend has taught me how to cook great food. There's also a relaxing secret ingredient in your poetry. Thank you. etoodog |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Michael..... You're plumb welcome !!HaHa!! It's really fun talking this way, isn't it?? Lyra.... Thanks, lady. I like to hear people talk with NY accents. My brother lived in NYC for quite a few years and picked up the accent. I could live there for the rest of my life and still probably talk real slow. Ha!Ha! kayjay... Thanks so much for reading my poem I really loved the poem that you replied with, too. Dixie... Yep, I know that you can relate, being from the same area Thanks for reading and for your reply. Debra.... Uh-huh....you qualify. Yeah, there's nothing like grits, eggs, bacon (or maybe sausage), and biscuits.....especially grits, huh?? Sue.... Thanks very much for reading and replying I'm glad that you liked it. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Virginia... I appreciate your reading and replying to my poem. The South really can come up with some good jokes, huh? Pat... Thank you for reading and replying. People do have fun with the accents of others, don't they? A friend of mine says "youens", instead of "ya'll", and I love to hear her say that. She pronounces a lot of words differently than I do. Yeah, before all the modern conveniences, people did seem to have more time to be neighborly. Liz... Hey, I like the graphics and the way you pronounce words. Thank you for reading and replying to my poem. Moonflower..... Hey, I bet your Texas drawl is real cute. Thanks for your reply and for reading my poem. Bill... Thank you so much for ready and replying to my poem. I really do appreciate it. Robert... Yeah, there are oodles of good Southern recipes. Thanks for your really sweet comments. I appreciate it. "Love makes the world go around" |
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