Can I Spell?
Twas an ole man...dunno his name right off...
Lived in one dem mud/redwood timber
Shacks...dey had dem down de bayou back
Them....
Nevah had no famly, cept those dat would
Come an prays fus a while...nevuh stayed
Long...jes as well, nevuh wanted em to...
Fished, trapped, hunted....oh, no! Not no
Church...Sundays was his, like every day...
Like his every day...dey founds him too..
Wid some ole, ole book under his arm...
In his bed, ole scrappy bed. Book had
De names of his Father, his Mother,
His children...his childrens' names
Underlined...and,
One little heart
By each name.
Elysabeth
2007-12-31 17:23:12 · 10 answers · asked by Elysabeth 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Poetry
This is pure genius! I love to tell Br'er Rabbit and Justin Wilson stories to the kiddies. This belongs to the ages. I mean it. You have sliced off a piece of Americana and frozen it forever. Brava!
2007-12-31 17:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably could and most likely would just like he should. Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!
2008-01-01 02:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The heart was all the spelling he needed. A true modern folk tale!
2008-01-01 10:59:11 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spelling is of little consequence when it has to do with capturing the very essence of what is written! You are absolutely brilliant!
2008-01-03 22:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by lynnemarton13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he was hooked on phonics. You and he got your meanings across ok.
2008-01-01 12:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would think so huh? or did he do it on purpose to catch your eye?
2008-01-01 10:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by BILL 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
haa, i really loved this....sounds just like my family talking.
You-ens get-on in thar and put your brittches on.
2008-01-01 04:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by Speedstar 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wonderful
2008-01-01 03:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very clever, good work!!
2008-01-08 19:05:54 · answer #9 · answered by Ancalagon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am saving this poem right now. Thanks so much!
2008-01-01 13:44:41 · answer #10 · answered by Snow Globe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋