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A Message From Mississippians

Mississippians want y’all to know it is only their speech that is slow. Yes, they’re known for their drawl; but, for most of them, all of those brain cells are rarin’ to go! Lines 1, 2, and 5—three anapests each (nine syllables) Lines 3 and 4—two anapests each (six syllables) used howmanysyllables.com Date: July 16, 2019 Contest Title: State Limerick Sponsor: Kevin Shaw

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/23/2019 5:51:00 PM

LOve this one. You really BROUGHT it for Mississippi.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/23/2019 6:19:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea! I'm a life-long resident of the state. Janice

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/21/2019 1:35:00 AM

G'day Janice ... enjoyed your limerick Janice. I guess most of us down here don't understand how the different dialects tend to falsely define the citizens IQ - Lindsay

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/21/2019 7:15:00 AM

The way we talk is part of the stereotyping that, I suppose, has always existed. Of course, some of what "they" say about us is true to some extent. THANKS for the comment. Glad you enjoyed it, Lindsay! Janice