Patricia neely-Dorsey's Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia

Hi, my name is Patricia Neely-Dorsey. I am from Tupelo, Mississippi.
I am a 1982 graduate of Tupelo High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston University in Boston Massachusetts.
I am a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
I recently returned back to my hometown after living almost 20 yrs in Memphis TN, working in the mental health field.
In February 2008, I published my first book of poetry entitled:
Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A LIfe in Poems.(GrantHouse Publishers)
It is a true celebration of the south and things southern.
There are so many negative connotations associated with Mississippi and the south in general. I want to show a flip side of the coin. There is much to love about this much maligned and misunderstood part of our country.
In my book, I attempt to give a positive glimpse into the southern way of life.
The poems in my book stress positive self esteem, family values, relationships, community, education and heritage
I would love for you to get to know Mississippi, especially,in a different light, and I would like to introduce you. I invite you to:
"Meet Mississippi Through Poetry, Prose and The Written Word."
The book is available at Reed's Gumtree Bookstore and The Village Green Bookstore in Tupelo,MS or online: www.reeds.ms/books.asp


REFLECTIONS OF A MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIA- A LIFE IN POEMS
BOOK AVAILABLE: www.reeds.ms/books.asp
$15

SOUTHERN LIFE
If you want a glimpse of Southern life,
Come close and walk with me;
I'll tell you all the simple things,
That you are sure to see.
You'll see mockingbirds and bumblebees,
Magnolia blossoms and dogwood trees,
Caterpillars on the step,
Wooden porches cleanly swept;
Watermelons on the vine,
Strong majestic Georgia pines;
Rocking chairs and front yard swings,
Junebugs flying on a string;
Turnip greens and hot cornbread,
Coleslaw and barbecue;
Fried okra, fried corn, fried green tomatoes,
Fried pies and pickles too.
Ther's ice cold tea that's syrupy sweet,
And cool, green grass beneath your feet;
Catfish nipping in the lake,
And fresh young boys on the make.
You'll see all these things
And much, much more,
In a way of life that I adore.
Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey