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What I Love About the South

It ain't the pork, it ain't the beans
It ain't the mustard on saltines
It ain't the redneck social scenes

I love about the south

It ain't the ice cold sweet southern tea
It ain't the way that we say please
It ain't the way we lemon squeeze

I love about the south

It ain't the perfect slice of pecan pie
It ain't the wink in the bullfrog's eyes
It ain't the fireflies that light the night

I love about the south

It ain't the way we say yes ma'am
When you visit Alabam
It ain't the attitude of yes we can

I love about the south

It ain't the way that we say ya'll
With the syrupy sweet southern draw
No it ain't none of that at all

I love about the south

It's the crisp clear starry nights
Through the shifting shadows of the loblolly pine
As I stand here with your hand in mine

I love about the south

Just the fact that you are here
And that I can hold you near
As I hear you call me dear

I love about the south


I actually love everything about the South.....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 2/24/2024 11:58:00 AM
Revisiting this fave poem of mine! Hello from Hotlanta…still a bit chilly.
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Date: 8/2/2016 9:37:00 PM
I like the watermelon roasts. That's where every boy brings a girl and a watermelon to a bonfire, out in the woods. They throw the watermelons in the fire and when they explode, everybody runs into the woods and gets a piece.
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Date: 8/2/2016 8:32:00 PM
Great poem Mike! I've lived in the south for about half my life now but was born and raised up in L.I.; it was kind of a culture shock at first but now realize when they say "bless your heart" they're not saying "your an old fart!" or their "tard" instead of "tired!" :)
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Date: 8/2/2016 5:52:00 PM
Love this! Recognize your humor before I see you name.
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Date: 8/2/2016 5:31:00 PM
aww what a romantic ending to your poem Mike:-) hugs Jan xx
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