Good To Be Home In Dixie

...leaving starched shirts and neckties in my rearview, mission accomplished and to The North, I bid adieu. I set fire to a Panatela and answered the call - "ALL ABOARD!" The Cajun Queen was southbound down The Mighty Mississippi - MY REWARD! The whistle blew, the bell clanged and that big paddle wheel slapped the muddy water in perfect three quarter time. Two summers had past since I left home at Oak Alley seemed much longer since I held my sweet Scarlet O'Malley Good to home in Dixie.
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A. Sharma Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 10:26 PM
An amazing write on wonderful Dixie,, home sweet home Warner!
Baxter Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 11:25 PM
Thank you so much Dr. Sharma
Lindley Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 7:35 PM
Title got me, the write inspired me and you have captured the Heart of Dixie quite well!!!!!!! BBravooooo!!
Baxter Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 8:07 PM
Thank you so much Robert, I am glad you liked it
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