Neely Poems - Poems about Neely

...I know a secret Neely told me, no lie. Don’t tell me, I cautioned her. It could make you die. She followed me around all that day and the next. I gave her the cootchie eye, and a brave genuflex. ......Read the rest...

...PREACHING SUNDAY In the old country church, Preaching Sunday was quite a big deal; In just a few words, I’ll give you a feel. White gloved ushers monitor each bench and pew, Wearing uniform......Read the rest...

...My love for you Is like the kudzu, That surrounds us in this place; Changing the landscape of my life Forever; It is Unyielding , Unrelenting And cannot Be contained. 2012 Patr......Read the rest...

...SOUTHERNERS REMEMBER Southern folks remember when All of the stores in town (except maybe a few gas stations ) Closed on Sundays... Everyone went to church And the preacher was always i......Read the rest...

...SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT When you visit your favorite soul food spot, Along with your faithful friends, What you'll eat any given day, On your tastes it all depends. The selections are quite va......Read the rest...

...(Southern) SUMMER SUN Streaming Rays of Beaming Light Gleaming Rays of Dazzling Bright Is the Southern , Summer Sun 2012 Patricia Neely-Dorsey from My Magnolia Memories and Musings in......Read the rest...

...Somebody's always singing Them Monday Morning blues songs Them sho' nuff done me wrong songs Them stayed out all night long songs Them moaning, groaning love songs Them bear your heart and ......Read the rest...

...FRONT PORCH (Hospitality Headquarters) Just the spot For taking in a cool breeze And watching the world go by Friends and neighbors out For a leisurely stroll Stop and sit a spell. ......Read the rest...

...BACKROADS Rocky, Dusty, Bumpy, Curving, Twisting, Turning Tree-Canopied pathways; The Short cut The Scenic Route Or the long way home. 2012 Patricia Neely-Dorsey from My Magn......Read the rest...

...SHELLING PEAS It's summertime in the country, And the kids buzz around like bees; But, when that silver tub is placed on the porch, It's time for shelling peas. From the smallest to th......Read the rest...

...BOTTLE TREE They say That evil spirits Are captivated by your beauty As you stand glistening in the sun. Wanting a better look, They come closer And get caught. That's what They say......Read the rest...

...MADE IN MISSISSIPPI Along with... Syrupy, sweet, hospitality, Downhome, Delta blues, And beautiful Magnolia girls; Strong family values, Unbreakable bonds , And lifelong memories Are ......Read the rest...

...(STEEL) MAGNOLIA Breathtaking, Delicate beauty Of Creamy Perfection With Roots Running Deep In Southern Soil, A history almost As old as time, And endurance As tough as Steel; S......Read the rest...

...MADE IN MISSISSIPPI Along with... Syrupy, sweet hospitality Downhome , Delta blues And beautiful Magnolia girls; Strong family values, Unbreakable bonds, And lifelong memories Are Ma......Read the rest...

...BAPTISMAL SUNDAY Sometimes in the country church, When they had no baptismal pool, Baptizing in a neighbor's pond, Was oftentimes the rule. They'd gather all the candidates, From all the ......Read the rest...