Combine Carolina Contests
Past Will Find Behind
Predict that past will always find behind;
Would be best if both Carolina's combine;
A poetry and book contest be presenting;
Both Carolinas am sure are consenting.
There are those who lie and are alibiing;
New plans and ways we should be trying;
After being prepared, over and done,
We are sure and certain is best one.
Of you attention want this to be in center;
Both Carolinas residents could now enter,
And according to latest scoop and poop
Will Rogers threw lariats having a loop.
(Statue standing in Capital Building.)
So we can further add to drastic drama,
Go ahead and toss in State of Oklahoma;
Had been original home of the Cherokee;
After Trail of Tears in Carolina are now free.
Jim Horn
History With Much Misery
Cherokee all have such a long history,
And some of it contained much misery;
Many tears were spread along a trail;
Ended up in Carolina weak and frail.
Formed communities built on their own;
Built out of rocks, loose dirt and stone;
They existed and have been educated;;
All of their proud parents were elated.
While Cherokee learned to read and write;
To participate in contest we should invite;
On each Carolina would have wonder effect;
Both of the states at same time should select
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Jim Horn
Copyright © James Horn | Year Posted 2018
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