Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Introducing...

In case you haven't noticed, I just adore blogging. I love being able to share my thoughts, feelings, and ideas. But what I really love is hearing from people who actually read my blog and being able to connect with people who share those same thoughts, feelings, and ideas and who I would probably never otherwise encounter outside of this blogging world. It's pretty cool! Today I want to share with you one of my blog readers who has asked me to pass along the word about a book she has written sharing her love of all things southern. It is my pleasure to introduce her to you!


Patricia Neely Dorsey's Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life in Poems is "a true celebration of the south and things southern." The author states , "There are so many negative connotations associated with Mississippi and the south in general. In my book, using childhood memories, personal thoughts and dreams, I attempt to give a positive glimpse into the southern way of life. In my book I try to show that there is much more to Mississippi and the south than all of the negatives usually portrayed .I invite readers to Meet Mississippi (and the south) Through Poetry ,Prose and The Written Word."

SOUTHERN LIFE
If you want a glimpse of Southern life, Come close and walk with me; I'll tell you all the simple things, That you are sure to see. You'll see mockingbirds and bumblebees, Magnolia blossoms and dogwood trees, Caterpillars on the step, Wooden porches cleanly swept; Watermelons on the vine, Strong majestic Georgia pines; Rocking chairs and front yard swings, Junebugs flying on a string; Turnip greens and hot cornbread, Coleslaw and barbecue; Fried okra, fried corn, fried green tomatoes, Fried pies and pickles too. There's ice cold tea that's syrupy sweet, And cool, green grass beneath your feet; Catfish nipping in the lake, And fresh young boys on the make. You'll see all these things And much, much more, In a way of life that I adore.
Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey
from Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life In Poems
AUTHOR WEBSITE: http://www.patricianeelydorsey.webs.com/
PATRICIA NEELY-DORSEY
PATRICIA NEELY-DORSEY Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life in Poems
" a celebration of the south and things southern""Meet Mississippi Through Poetry, Prose and

1 comment:

Karen said...

I wanna read this now! Thanks for sharing.