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May 20 09, 00:57
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Peggy, you asked for it so here are a couple.
Listen Slower
In the South where the vowels are round And gentility’s worth we expound You’ll hear Mom ‘n ‘em say, “Y’all come back, straight away!” Northern ears don’t hear words, just a sound!
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Conservation
Way down south where life’s pace is a crawl Some folks think that we talk with a drawl But we’re trying to curb Excess use of a verb And pronouns when we’re asking, “How Y’all”?
Note: Last line of Conservation was "And some nouns..." which has been edited.
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May 20 09, 06:57
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Teehee! These are great Larry! Glad to see y'all can make fun of yer accents! Enjoyed! ~Cleo
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May 20 09, 21:22
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Hi Larry, I just love the title "Listen Slower"!!!!! Ha!! Ha! These made me smile from ear to ear! Great job!! I have one nit: You used the word "noun" in the following line. To be correct, you should have used the word "pronoun" because "y'all" is a contraction of "you all," and "you" is a "pronoun", not a "noun." And some nouns when we’re asking, “How Y’all”? Larry, thanks so much for posting these!!! I got a kick out of them!!! Peggy
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May 21 09, 19:07
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Hi Lori, Peggy & Mayo,
Glad to see y'all was pleased with'em. Lori, we don't have accents! I understand everything I hear down in Louisiana. When I go up north though, people act like they have way too much to say and not enough time to say it. They talk too fast and have some very peculiar communication skills. Some use more hand and arm gestures than they use their mouths.
Peggy, thanks for the heads up on the noun/pronoun "snafu". It will be fixed after I post this.
Mayo, if you talk like that when you come home to visit, you most likely talk like that when you return from your visit. Your friends are just too nice to let you know. Besides, there is nothing sweeter or more pleasant to the ear than the sound of a "Southern Belle" talking. Even if she is mad and calling you names, it's still music to me.
Larry
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May 25 09, 11:59
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QUOTE (Larry @ May 20 09, 12:57 ) Peggy, you asked for it so here are a couple.
Listen Slower
In the South where the vowels are round And gentility’s worth we expound You’ll hear Mom ‘n ‘em say, “Y’all come back, straight away!” Northern ears don’t hear words, just a sound!
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Conservation
Way down south where life’s pace is a crawl Some folks think that we talk with a drawl But we’re trying to curb Excess use of a verb And pronouns when we’re asking, “How Y’all”?
Note: Last line of Conservation was "And some nouns..." which has been edited. Larry, I love the second limerick, what a great opening line! In the first limerick, I think you could do better with the two dimeter lines. Mark
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May 26 09, 00:54
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Hey Mayo & Mark,
Thanks for stopping by.
Mayo, you are probably correct in your assessment of why "your man" smiles. I just had to write this limerick for you:
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Once a sweet Belle with southern accent Curled men’s hair when she wanted to vent. With results from her ire, Lips and voice did conspire. Her man’s smile was the only extent
Mark, my intent was to poke fun at the way we talk down her, so I thought of a number of dimeter combinations for that first limerick but thought I'd just post one of them to see if anyone had some other suggestions. Here are a couple more for you to peruse
In the South where the vowels are round And gentility’s worth we expound There's the unspoken word That's between what occurred Northern ears don’t hear meaning, just sound
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In the South where the vowels are round And gentility’s worth we expound “grits ’n aigs” is a meal and “m’on baak” an appeal Northern ears don’t hear words, just sound!
I've a few more but these might be enough for now. Hope it's better!
Larry
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May 26 09, 01:01
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QUOTE (Larry @ May 26 09, 12:54 ) In the South where the vowels are round And gentility’s worth we expound “grits ’n aigs” is a meal and “m’on baak” an appeal Northern ears don’t hear words, just a sound! Larry, I think that this one is much, much better! The other version didn't make it for me. Mark
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May 26 09, 07:14
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Ha Ha Ha! Too funny Larry - I like 'em both. You got a problem with us northerners, eh? I hear just fine over these parts... Too funny ~Cleo
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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the RingsCollaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. KanterNominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner
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May 26 09, 10:29
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Larry, when in the south, I hear just fine, though sometimes I still laugh inside. But as a regional feast, you can't beat the beast, of a Yankee 'a'yup the caa paak's ova there, just dawn th' raad a piss. Have some carn it's wicked good, a'yup.' We can all laugh at our own accents. Steve
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May 27 09, 00:13
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Hi Mark, Lori & Steve,
Thanks for coming by for a grin or two. Mark, glad you like the "grits 'n aigs" line. I had one other version which stays with our problem of communication down South.
In the South where the vowels are round And gentility’s worth we expound Though all try to converse Language problems get worse Causing consternation that's profound.
Lori, the only problem I have in any part of this country is understanding the vernacular and colloquialisms of that particular area; especially "Baastin".
Steve, you have written exactly what I mean. You might write a retort utilizing your penchant for being able to spell what you hear. I nearly came back and asked you, HUH???
Larry
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May 28 09, 17:54
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Larry, sounds like a challenge...hmmm maybe a short story instead of a limerick. Steve
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