Better late than never! I am really about 2 weeks behind on words Whitney has given me for Writer's Block Wednesday. The word tonight is a word he gave me about 3 weeks ago. So again I say, "better late than never."
This week's word is SELFLESS. I have a lot of thoughts on this one, but the piece I'm sharing is a little to the left. Nonetheless, enjoy!
Selfless South
(for my SSC)
Copyright 2010
There's something bout the South
It offers
tall,full, green trees
bundled together
promising shade
from the hot humid days
offering mystery and suspense
to wide-eyed boys
seeking adventure
HBCUs
Clark, Morehouse, Spelman,
Fisk, Kentucky State, Tuskegee
Alabama A&M and Jackson State
rich is history and strong in tradition
There's something bout the South
Sweet tea
served in mason jars
on wrap around porches
swatting mosquitoes
with church fans
Fried catfish and spaghetti
at the Family Reunion
Aunties and cousins dancing the "Mississippi Mudslide"
A shot of Patron at Dudley's
with the regulars-
gold teeth, short skirts and Kangols
There's something bout the South
Catching a glimpse of a deer
on the curved road at midnight
the first kiss on the porch swing
Granny's soft hands braiding my hair
Soul Sista Cousin's laughter
a friendship that will last forever
There's something bout the South
that feels like home
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