Mission Texas

Mission, Texas  ( where I am From )

M...My home town is Mission, My state is Texas.
I...It is by the Southern part of Texas, by the Mexican border.
S...Some good Tex Mex. food can be found there.
S...Some winter Texans have adopted this place.
I...It is known for it's hot climate.
O...Over the years it has grown, but not much.
N...New comers are always welcome.

T...Texas is known for it's Cowboys. Rodeos and Southern hospitality.
E...Everything in Texas is big, even our Texas jokes.
X...Xoom into Texas and you shall see- just how we can be.
A...Always a big smile to welcome you, just come on over and see what's new.
S...Seeing is believing, so they say, so how about it - are you game?

04/06/2014
Written by Lucilla M. Carrillo

For contest - Where I am From
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Smith Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 5:50 AM
Well neighbor, I am also a Texan and I love your description of our great state!.. Hugs.. Arlene
Carrillo Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 8:47 AM
Thank you for reading. I now live in Spring, Texas.
Rams Avatar
April 12, 2014 at 7:38 PM
you came from TEXAS the lone star state - maybe to return at a later date. but for now we have you here sharing all your good will and cheer.
Carrillo Avatar
April 12, 2014 at 8:08 PM
Thank much Louis for your kind words. I shall check back with you later.
Sirak Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 5:14 AM
Good luck in the contest. My children were born in Texas, Sulphur Springs, but I haven't been back for a long time. Your area sounds lovely.
Deschler Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 6:04 PM
I have never been to Texas, but it would be a very nice place to visit one day. You did a great job writing your entry, Lucilla. Good luck in the contest!...Thank you very much for the kind comments. :)
Carrillo Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 6:57 PM
Thank you Kelly, for reading as you Know I am not feeling too good right now. Blessings... Lucilla
Devnath  Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 2:37 PM
I particularly love E here and last S. Read your nice poem and enjoyed a lot. Loved always, my lovely friend, bl
Carrillo Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 4:09 PM
Thank you so very much. Blessings always...
A   Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 10:57 AM
soup mail
A   Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 9:54 AM
Hello Lucy, This is my favorite poem of the month. I'm a Valley Girl Myself, My daughter's family lives out there by Mission. I will always long and crave for the Rio Grande Valley... Yeah WESLACO, TEXAS!!! Mission, is still on the grow, that's what I love about the valley. You got to see it to believe it, the warm welcomes, The Best Tex _ Mex food... I'm adding this poem to my favorite list. I love and enjoy any poem, that relates.... XOX~ Linda
A   Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 10:56 AM
Lucy, I'm sending soup mail... :)
Carrillo Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 10:55 AM
Thank you Linda for liking my poem. I could write a lot more, but it's an acrostic. My Parents were from around the Rio Grand area. I really would like to meet you in person if I still have time. May your life and your family' be filled with blessings always.... Lucy
A   Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Lucy, I'm already on my move to Houston. :(..... I'm very close to Spring, Texas,.....Soon we'll be close, and I will keep my promise and visit you in the near, near future. I hope you are feeling, better. I read Andrea's blog. I'm worried. I hope you received my e-mail. sending hugs... Linda
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April 7, 2014 at 6:21 PM
When I was a Kid we lived in Browns Ville Texas and spent a lot of time on Padre Island. I think there was a bad oil splill there some years later. The one thing that still comes to mind was that it was always windy there.
Carrillo Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 6:39 PM
Thanks for reading Richard. I can't believe that you once lived here in The Valley. That is great.
O.J. Hunt Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 3:22 PM
Go Cowboys! Very creative Lucilla! (I've always been fond of Texas)
A   Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 9:56 AM
Yahoo, go COWBOYS.... that's my team, win or lose, I'm loyal....Linda
O.J. Hunt Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 3:57 PM
Of course the Dallas Cowboys! (been a fan since childhood when my dad bought me a Dallas Cowboy pencil holder!)
Carrillo Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 3:48 PM
Hi Keith; Thanks for reading my poem. I could write a lot more, but was an acrostic. Were you talking about the Dallas Cowboys?
Ryerson Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 11:46 AM
Reads like a sure winner Lucilla...I live in Ponchatoula, LA, about 3 hours from Houston so...Howdy neighbor!
Trifiatis Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 8:03 AM
I think this must be included in the Texas Tourist Guide! Excellent work, good luck in the contest, a 7!
Carrillo Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 10:24 AM
Thank you, that is an idea.
Andresen Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 1:43 AM
- A nice poem to read, from your home town - Mission / Texac, dear Lucilla - Wish you luck in the contest - and, wish you a nice day - You are in my thoughts .... and heart :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Carrillo Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 10:26 AM
Anne Lise; I think every town, or city has something special.
Harrell Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 11:25 PM
Yes, I am game. I love Texas. I live right next door to it - Oklahoma baby! Will be there when I find time :)
Carrillo Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 10:23 AM
That is great. You can come over anytime. Blessings
Dietrich Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 9:06 PM
wonderful, Lucilla. So glad to see this new post from you. Is it the one you wanted me to see. So you are a TExan. maybe you told me that before. I don't remember!! I hope you had a good day, Dear. luv, Andrea
Carrillo Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 9:22 PM
Yes - this is the one. I am a Texan, way down the younder where the Cowboys are. I am a Tex Mex.
Sivey Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 8:41 PM
I used to live in Texas and I have heard of Mission, but I don't believe I've ever been there! Are you close to Brownsville? I believe you are very far in South Texas! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening poem here this evening!! What a powerful piece! Great Work!!
Carrillo Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 9:25 PM
Hi Russell; All that is called the Valley., but it is about 45 minutes from Brownsville. Thanks for reading.
Smith Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 4:57 PM
It sounds like a beautiful place Lucilla....Hugs Tim
A   Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 9:57 AM
It is beautiful Tim, ....xox...Linda
Carrillo Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 5:02 PM
Thanks a lot Tim. It is. Blessings.
Carrillo Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 5:01 PM
Thank you Arthur; Always so nice. Yes Texas has all that and more. I couldn't put it all here, cause it' Acrostic. Have a blessed day.... Lucilla
Vaso Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 4:53 PM
Wonderful, you make me desire a nice big texan BBQ dinner while I enjoy some Dallas and JR re-runs!
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