Miss Nellie's Way

Miss Nellie lived up Paint Creek way She spent her whole life in solitude Some say Miss Nellie had attitude She clothed herself in grandest array. When Miss Nellie came into town To shop in the only stylish boutique Easily spotted, she was so unique She wore a fancy brocaded gown. She paid for her purchases in cash No credit cards in her Gucci purse She rarely ever took time to converse Miss Nellie was on her way in a dash. Miss Nellie made her fortune in coal Sold off land to a greedy coal baron Who stripped it out and left it barren There really was black gold in that hole. written July 19, 2021