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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Krutsinger Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 5:02 PM
I can see it, and sense it, and feel it, M.L.
Kiser Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 2:27 PM
Good, it was meant that way. Thanks.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 11:29 AM
Beautiful!
Kiser Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Thank you so much.
Messina Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 5:59 AM
Nothing like toe-tapping, feet stomping great southern music. Enjoyed this, M.L. great poem with rhythm!
Kiser Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 10:20 AM
I love bluegrass music. Love the Opry. Thanks.
Gauthier Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 3:44 PM
Awesome poem with tons of rhythm. Love it.
Kiser Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 10:21 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
Devonshire Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 2:10 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
Kiser Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 10:22 AM
Oh good, a decent write should evoke emotion from the reader. Thanks, Carolyn.
Sands Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 10:50 AM
Very well done M.L. ! :) I enjoyed this.
Kiser Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 11:39 AM
Thanks so much, Heidi; I'm glad.
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