Barn Dance

The moon is bright, and the chores are done
Tonight's the night to have some fun!

The harvest in, calls for a night's hell-raisin'
Take me out in the old hay wagon!

Not far to go, where the old dirt road ends
There on the left, where the oak branch bends

Let's hurry, Pa! ....Hitch the old grey mare!
We'll share with folks sorghum pies I've made

Stop la gaging, there's some moonshine waitin'
I'll wear my calico, with petticoats wavin'

Fiddles playin', and banjos are strummin' 
Feet are flying, to some do-si-do-ing!

We'll kick up heels, with a still of whiskey
Come'on old man, while I'm feeling frisky!!!


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Jordan Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Carrie my dear neighbor congratulations on winning the contest - Wonderful entry I was so lost on this one - i have registered for all of my classes out at Butte - No stopping me now - God Bless hon, MJ
Brown Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Congratulations on your win in Izzy's contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 1:29 AM
Congrats on your success in Izzy contest Carrie.Rgds Brian
Augustus Avatar
August 13, 2009 at 1:06 PM
I love it! It is cute and OH SO perfect! Congratulations on your win!
Kelly Avatar
August 13, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Yeeeeee Haaaaaaa , Carrie . Super entry and well deserved ..
Guzzi Avatar
August 13, 2009 at 11:34 AM
LOL loverly great win!! Numero uno!!! Tadadaaaah! Light & Love
Curcio Avatar
August 13, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Congratulations on your win Carrie - Lot's of fun - and makes me wanna dance!
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
August 13, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Super, Carrie! This is a real winner! It makes me want to get my red checkered skirt and some cowboy boots!!! Very nice. Congratulations on your first place win. Lovingly, DAS-J
Kendrick Avatar
August 9, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Sounds like a night of fun at the old square dance. Thanks for your comments on my Acrostic about Miranda. She is the daughter of a lady that works with my husband and we live only 1/4 of a mile from their job site so the Jr. young lady is getting off the bus at my house to stay an hour after school. I always have had children in some form in my life. Thanks for asking, Sara. :)
Devonshire Avatar
June 9, 2009 at 7:40 PM
What a clever beat, complete with colorful animated characters. This is one hoe-down I don't want to miss! Love, Carolyn
Anderson Avatar
June 7, 2009 at 7:19 AM
Love this Carrie specially as I play the banjo, who would have guessed ha, thanks for caring Dave as emphezima, we take a step at a time and still try to keep our humour, what else can you do, lots of love Ann.
Fish Avatar
June 6, 2009 at 8:39 AM
You've certainly captured that feeling of frolic in your words, for this ol' cowboy anyway, Thanks... <><
Strand Avatar
June 2, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Best wishes with this one Carrie .Thank you for all your welcome comments today Rgds Brian
Hudson Avatar
June 2, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Hard to picture straw hats on a hill thats alive with the sound of "doe" a dear, but if anyone could pull that off you did my friend. Loved this!-AA
Fanesi Avatar
June 2, 2009 at 2:32 PM
An excellent write! Respectfully, Joe
Strand Avatar
June 2, 2009 at 5:29 AM
Thank you for your welcome blog comment Carrie.Rgds Brian
Bellefleur Avatar
June 1, 2009 at 6:08 PM
yee ha! Great fun Carrie... I can hear the music...
Mcmullin Avatar
June 1, 2009 at 5:02 PM
wily, cute, knowledgeable, another piece of exceptional writing from an exceptional poet- and thank-you, for the worth of your valued comments are beyond, measure. A smiling poet butterfly
Austin Avatar
June 1, 2009 at 7:30 AM
EEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! You betcha! This un here be one helluva fine piece. Clever! Love it! daver
Gumbo Avatar
May 31, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Come'on old man,'tis a night to be frisky!!! I LOVE THIS LINE! lol.
Gumbo Avatar
May 31, 2009 at 8:32 AM
my feet are sooooo tappin! Bravo!! Bravo!! :) Love this one Carrie! Thank you for supporting my contest, many smiles and hugs!
Chircop Avatar
May 31, 2009 at 7:55 AM
creative and fun to read and reread--bravo--charma
Smalling Avatar
May 30, 2009 at 11:53 PM
The only thing you left out was the palinka (an Hungarian brew) let me drink to dance along with you ... all the best in the contest.
Golden Avatar
May 30, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Carrie, this is brilliant, as always! Love the country flavor and the fun! Good luck in the contest! Hugs, Donna
Winter Avatar
May 30, 2009 at 8:26 AM
Yee Haw!!! Ha ha! Sounds like awesome fun to me! This is just plain happy. Making me smile. Good luck Carrie! Love, Shar
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