If Mississippi’s in you,

It’ll always be that way;

It matters not how far you go,

Or how long you stay.

If Mississippi’s in you,

It always plays a part;

In how you live and move and breathe,

And in every notion of the heart.

If Mississippi’s in you,

It’s in you through and through;

It’s who you are and how you be,

And it’s in everything you do.

If Mississippi’s in you,

There is some special glow;

A different something down inside,

That all the home folks know.

If Mississippi’s in you,

It’ll always be that way,

From the time you enter in the world,

Till in the grave you lay,

Every true Mississippian,

Can surely have it said;

“I’m Mississippi born,

I’m Mississippi bred,

And when I die,

I’ll be Mississippi dead.”

Poet Commentary:

From the Lair of the Sable Lit Reviews Blog Mistress:

I hope you enjoyed the fine sample of Patricia Neely-Dorsey’s poems as much as I did.

Please go back and re-read often for they are sure to delight everytime.

If you’d like to know about this fine poetess please click any of the banners of her book posted with each poem or visit the following links:

http://www.blackplanet.com/patricianeelydorsey3/

http://kuumbaartisticexpressions.ning.com/profile/PatriciaNeelyDorsey

Also, the book can be purchased at www.reeds.ms/books.asp

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