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Southern Joy

Metronome heart beats in 4/4 time while mandolin chimes in staccato voice. In the background, guitar hums and banjo sings. Bluegrass echoes across southern winds; blues and mountain music force a dance from tranquil feet; it’s a concert fit for country royalty, at the Opry. The East coast clogs and smiles. On the rolling winds, Echo strains of the southland; Gaia’s toe tapping.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/19/2018 5:02:00 PM

I can see it, and sense it, and feel it, M.L.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/20/2018 2:27:00 PM

Good, it was meant that way. Thanks.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/19/2018 11:29:00 AM

Beautiful!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/19/2018 12:01:00 PM

Thank you so much.

Charles Messina

Date: 12/19/2018 5:59:00 AM

Nothing like toe-tapping, feet stomping great southern music. Enjoyed this, M.L. great poem with rhythm!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/19/2018 10:20:00 AM

I love bluegrass music. Love the Opry. Thanks.

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/18/2018 3:44:00 PM

Awesome poem with tons of rhythm. Love it.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/19/2018 10:21:00 AM

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/18/2018 2:10:00 PM

How well you create the lively meter and festive atmosphere of country music, M.L. The clog dancing was new to me when I moved to the South, and it was hard to resist "toe tapping" while reading your awesome poem. Best wishes, Carolyn

M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/19/2018 10:22:00 AM

Oh good, a decent write should evoke emotion from the reader. Thanks, Carolyn.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/18/2018 10:50:00 AM

Very well done M.L. ! :) I enjoyed this.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/18/2018 11:39:00 AM

Thanks so much, Heidi; I'm glad.