Hillbilly 7 Wonders

The 7 wonders of the world 
Is quite a sight to see
But it don't compare to what we have
In the hills of Tennessee

Uncle Zebs cow is a big ole thing
Quite a sight to behold
That cow's so big that when they milk her
Her udders even have to unfold

Cousin Zeke has a six-legged mule
And man that thing is fast
One time he raced a bobcat
And the bobcat finished last

My granny's teeth are made of wood
Of course, they were bought from a store
But ever since that termite season 
She don't use them much no more

Aunt Imojean has a twine collection
That she started when she was three
I guess if we unwound that thing
It'd reach clear 'cross Tennessee

Cousin Jake has a rattlesnake
He pickled and stuffed in a jar
He caught that thing a year ago
Trying to run off with his car

Uncle Randolph has this chicken
Who howls and barks at the moon
That poor chicken is so dadgum old
That she has to be fed with a spoon

Uncle Sam has the seventh wonder
An invisible moonshine still
We ain't seen it since he made it
But it's somewhere on that hill

So, after you think you've seen it all
You haven't seen anything yet
Come to the hills of Tennessee
And see things you'll never forget
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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March 5, 2010 at 9:53 AM
I am enjoying reading everyone's poetry today. I am glad to see your poetry posted here amongest the others I am reading today Larry. Wishing you a weekend filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol
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March 4, 2010 at 9:33 PM
ha good write... i liked this one
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March 4, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Going to my favorites for sure!
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March 4, 2010 at 2:44 PM
WOW!! This is awesome, Larry. I love your witty descriptions of each family member. The verse about granny's teeth had me laughing out loud and I didn't stop until the end of the poem. BRAVO!!!!! Thanks for the entertainment. You capture the spirit of the Southern hills masterfully. I'd like to share this with a redneck friend of mine if it's OK with you. He'll laugh himself silly too! Love, Carolyn
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March 4, 2010 at 2:42 PM
I love your "Hillbilly" poems! Great, hysterical read!
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March 4, 2010 at 2:06 PM
Sounds like the place to do summer vacation...in them there hills. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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