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Miss Lettie's Shimmy
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Miss Lettie's Shimmy |
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MorninGlory Member
since 2003-08-30
Posts 175Oklahoma |
It was the Mississippi Delta, on the Louisiana side, edge-of-a-cotton-field, hole-in-the-wall blues hall it was, where stale air moaned as Miss Lettie’s blues-lovin’ butt belted out a woeful, ‘I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl.’ I want a little sugar in my bowl I want a little sweetness down in my soul I could stand some lovin' Oh so bad I feel so funny and I feel so sad Miss Lettie liked to wear her clothes loose when dancin’ and singin’ way down there where the blues began, home of a juke joint blues jam band, a place called Junior Dupree’s Grocery, Pool Hall and House of Blues. I want a little steam on my clothes Maybe I can fix things up so they'll go Whatsa matter Daddy come on, save my soul I need some sugar in my bowl I ain't foolin' I want some sugar in my bowl Her thighs kissed each other as she danced on stage, sparks flew on that hot delta afternoon, her smile wide as Willie Ray blew his golden, mellow saxophone, I suspect she even smiled when she slept at night, way down where the river meets the road. You been acting different I've been told, Soothe me, I want some sugar in my bowl I want some steam on my clothes Maybe I can fix things up so they'll go Her skin was the color of coffee with two spoons of cream, her hair was curly and black, her green eyes a soft jade with light behind them that shone like heaven when she sang, that sweet black angel loved to shimmy and spread her wings. Whatsa matter Daddy Come on save my soul I want some sugar in my bowl I ain't foolin', I want some - yeah - in my bowl. Willie Ray’s playin’ brought out the best in Miss Lettie, some said musta’ been a preacher ‘cause he played hell outta that sax. The music on that stage and the belly-rubbin’ on the floor was fine shimmy-shakin’, git-down-to-the-blues, y’all, medicine. ~~ . ~~ Note: The lyrics are Nina Simone's, 'I Want Some Sugar in My Bowl', this song and Nina were the inspiration for this poem. She died earlier this year, she will be missed. [This message has been edited by MorninGlory (09-11-2003 12:06 AM).] |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
This is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady.She is smiling down on you.  Crystal |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Awesome! |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Wow! Let me just say that again. Wow! A wonderful poem MorninGlory. I love the theme...love the descriptive lines. Excellent my friend. Thank-you for posting this one. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Very nicely done! Susan |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I enjoyed the vitality and vivid imagery of this write. It was fun reading experience!   EA |
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MorninGlory Member
since 2003-08-30
Posts 175Oklahoma |
Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. Miss Lettie was a labor of love, I enjoyed writing this piece and it holds a special place in my heart. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you all for making me feel so welcome. ~ becky |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MorninGlory~ I was scooting through the archives and found this little beauty from you~ GREAT READ~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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