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My Cajun Backyard Nest

When it rains the grass grows greener and thick like a forest of trees in my back yard Mr. Bojangles, the housecat slowly stalks its prey of wizard-like lizards scattering away. With nothing but the sounds of crickets and cicadas heard humming now and then as the sun begins to settle down here in my hometown again. Cajun land with bayou bands alligators and crawfish pie Sugar cane and hurricanes enough to make one cry. Down here south of New Orleans near the Gulf of Mexico where Great Blue Herons spread their wings in a splendid, stupendous show. Where cypress trees sway high in the breeze and fishing is an artful dream and turtles resting on floating logs aren't always what they seem If you're lucky enough to catch a glimpse of all these natural wonders we're blessed if you don't mind more rain this time here in my Cajun backyard nest.

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Date: 8/5/2022 7:42:00 AM
Terry, this is my favorite of your most recent poems. It's probably because Swamp People was one of my favorite t.v. shows. Always been drawn to Cajun/Creole culture. Gimme dat zydeco and gumbo ;)
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Terrell Martin
Date: 8/6/2022 9:10:00 AM
Thank you, Steven. I hail from Florida (Tampa Bay) originally so I'm not a native Cajun. Moved here in 2016 and the area is still growing on me but generally, people are people no matter where you live and we learn and adapt to the good, bad and ugly of every local. In sum, I love the people, places and culture but hate the weather. Hurricane Ida did a lot of damage last year and we're still recovering but such is life. Nobody gets a free ride. Thanks for chiming in again. Terry
Date: 8/3/2022 4:16:00 PM
Hello Terrell. I've cried through a few hurricanes, having been born and raised in New Orleans. Are you living in the area now? Your poem has good style and rhythm.
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Date: 8/3/2022 5:23:00 PM
Hi Lin, what a pleasure to meet a fellow Cajun neighbor. Thank you for reading and commenting and yes - I live in Houma but a native of Florida. Moved here in 2016 and still recovering from Ida last year but doing better than most. Glad you liked the poem and hope to stay connected here in PS. Write on, Terry

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