You Ain'T Country

YOU AIN'T COUNTRY If you've never... Swept the front yard (No, not the porch but the yard), Played under the porch (Yes, under) Intentionally eaten dirt (Not just any dirt, mind you, that good ole red clay kind) Gone barefoot outside...all day And seen old car tires used as Flower planters and yard decorations and swings... You ain't country. If you’ve never... “Sopped” syrup or gravy with a biscuit Shelled the peas for your supper or Drank coffee from the saucer You ain’t country If you don't know what a truck patch is Or about the grease can on top of the stove Or that canning vegetables does NOT involve a can... You ain't country. If you've never used a mason jar as a drinking glass Or to eat milk and bread from Or to catch fireflies in.. Or to cut out homemade biscuits with You ain't country. And, if you're not shaking your head in agreement And smiling a bit as you remember.... I know for sure You ain't country 2012 Patricia Neely-Dorsey #country #countrylife