Worn Slap Out
Ms. Egret lay her scrawny neck upon my braless chest
Tears sting like chigger bites for her lonesome sorrow
White fluff, her hatchling falls over yonder from her nest
I’ll fetch her from between the cattails sun-up tomorrow
Ma is looking for my fresh-skinned catch, a small catfish
Hushpuppies nip and growl when they hit the sizzling lard
I’d be blowing away mosquitos, I reckon, if I had one wish
Or maybe living in high cotton where life won’t be so hard
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Beautiful, Joni. ❤ Yes, in dreams, even poor folk soar.
Thank you Tim. I know right! I am fortunate we have a nice home and three acres and the most gorgeous view. I am starting to feel like this is home. It was an adjustment. You know I have everything I want and need and I have never wanted to be rich in the material world but comfortable. I have seen what money can do to people and all the money in the world does not make any one happy. I am sure you know what I mean. I think you and I are probably a bit a like my friend. Sending you my appreciation and love as always. Joni 🦋🖤
This was such an engaging read. Coming of age, finding that space to exist. I loved the use of that dialect and the down to earth language. Gave the piece a very homely, grounded appeal. Love how nature always ignites your creativity. A wonderful piece Joni.
Thank you, dear Nigel. Nature is like a drink may be to others. It soothes the soul and relaxes the mind. I find myself completely engulfed in the visuals that something like a large red-headed woodpecker trying to get its large body on the bird feeder long enough to munch on some seed before it falls off, while on the other side is a tiny baby wren that has found the small hole in the plastic surrounding the feeder made to look like a wooden church, climbs into the hole and just eats as long as it wants to without fear. Maybe that is what older age does to one. Although it has always been a refuge for me as you know my dear friend. Thank you for your kind words as always Nigel, that is how I feel about your brilliant storytelling, you are in your element, creating stories that can stop one’s breath like the best-trending thriller on TV. Big hugs and love from both of us. ❤️
It was my pleasure Joni. And you’re welcome. 🤗
❤️🌹🦋
Descriptive and beautiful poetry Joni 🌸💕
Thank you so very much. I really appreciate your kind comment. Thank you for reading me here and on SpillWords NYC, it means a lot.
My goodness, Joni, this is a wonderful poem! I left a note for you at Spillwords, but want to say here that this piece reminded me of my time in SC and LA, where the customs and lexicon were so different from where I was raised here in the Southwest. Brilliant, engaging writing, my friend! 😊
Thank you so very much my friend for your kindness. I appreciate you reading and writing a comment here and also leaving one over on SpillWords NYC. I will go over and read. I am glad it made you remember some of your own exposure to slang. Thank you again Mike and love and blessings always, Joni
Your writing style is captivating.
Thank you so much for your gracious comment. I truly appreciate it. Many blessings. ❤️
Wonderful poetry, dearest Joni! 💗🌹
Sending you lots of love and big hugs 🥰🤗
Thank you so much dear. Bianca. I am so glad you liked it. Sending you great big hugs and love. ❤️🙏❤️
It’s always a pleasure to read your poems, dearest Joni! You are a brilliant poet! 🥰🤗🌹
You are so sweet, I never have viewed myself as brilliant but I felt a smile growing on my face by reading your words which are very gracious. I am a big fan of your work and think you are very talented. Thank you for your kind heart Bianca. Sending you love, hugs and kisses. 😘 ❤️🥰
I’ll take the ink there, Joni! Just voted for you for AOTM… Yayyyyy good luck❣️
Thank you so much Cindy it really means a lot to me. Thank you for your vote. Much love my friend. ❤️🙏❤️
Oh I’m so glad and you’re so very welcome. You broke the like button. You go gurl! 💃🏻💓💃🏻
Thank you dear friend – Have a blessed evening. Lots of love and hugs Cindy