Mississippi

MEET MY MISSISSIPPI (By Patricia Neely-Dorsey)
William Faulkner’s Sanctuary
Eudora Welty’s home state
Elvis Presley’s birthplace 
The bulk of the Natchez Trace;
Choctaw Nation native land 
Rolling hills of the Chickasaw band 
Sprawling beaches along the Gulf Coast shore
One blues man’s Crossroads and inspiration for more;
Like Albert, B.B., Bukka, Howlin’ Wolf ,
Little Milton and Muddy Waters who came to the fore 
There’s farm-raised catfish , Delta tamales, seafood galore 
And warm front porch welcomes with a wide open door 
Creative muse for Barq’s, Stetson, Peavey, Viking 
And Henson’s famous green frog
And “Where The Southern Crosses The Yellow Dog ”
An abundance of history, tradition and folklore
With Ruins of Windsor, Vicksburg Battlefield 
Emerald Mound and Pharr Mounds to explore 
You’ll find an authentic Dentzel carousel merry go round 
Where Jimmie Rodgers fathered a unique country sound
She’s a ride down the Mighty River on the American Queen
And some of the most beautiful countryside that you’ve ever seen
She’s music and melodies and the mockingbird’s songs,
By valor and arms and faith ever strong;
She’s magnolias blooming around Jackson’s capitol dome
With the buzz of the honeybee 
And sweet scent of the honeysuckle
That forever say “home”
Since December 10, 1817 
Our 20th state
“Go Mississippi” 
The Hospitality State
Roll On Mississippi
You’re a true State of Grace.